Most memorable winter storm names

This storm is considered one of the worst blizzards in American history, leaving up to 55 inches of snowfall and causing over 400 deaths. Its catastrophic impact led to significant infrastructure changes, including the creation of Boston's first underground subway system.

This storm holds the record for the most snowfall in Washington, D.C., with over two feet of snow. It is tragically memorable for the collapse of the Knickerbocker Theatre roof, which killed 98 people and led to stricter building codes.

Known for its extreme snowfall, frigid cold, and intense wind storms, this event is considered one of the deadliest winter storms in recorded history. It caused 383 fatalities and extensive flooding, impacting the Ohio and Tennessee valleys severely.

This legendary blizzard is remembered for its widespread impact across the Midwest and Great Lakes, with Ohio and Michigan experiencing over 40 inches of snow. It caused 90 deaths, primarily due to frigid temperatures and severe wind chills.

This cyclonic storm, forming in the Gulf of Mexico, earned its name due to its unprecedented widespread and severe impact across a vast portion of the United States. It affected nearly every state on the East Coast, making it historically significant.

This memorable name refers to two blizzards that hit within days of each other, causing widespread havoc across the country. It led to transportation shutdowns, power outages, and 41 deaths in the U.S. and Mexico, solidifying its place in popular culture.

A powerful and widespread blizzard with a distinctive name, Snowzilla paralyzed the entire East Coast, leaving hundreds of thousands without power. It was notable for its extensive reach, with snow falling as far south as Georgia and Florida, and caused 55 deaths.

Winter Storm Uri is a recent example of a named storm by The Weather Channel that caused significant and widespread disruption. It affected the West, South, and Northeast, leading to widespread power outages and a humanitarian crisis, particularly in Texas.

This historic blizzard struck the Gulf Coast, a region unaccustomed to such severe winter weather, in tandem with a severe cold wave. It was the most significant and widespread event of the 2024-25 North American winter, causing 13 fatalities and $200 million in damages.

Winter Storm Nyla is a recent named storm by The Weather Channel, notable for its diverse and severe impacts across the United States. It produced a strong blizzard over the High Plains and Midwest, alongside severe weather including at least 13 tornadoes in northern Illinois and Indiana.