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In 1967, Chicago was hit by their worst blizzard on record when around 23 inches overwhelmed the "Windy City" in 29 hours. Northeast winds that gusted to around 50 mph caused drifts as high as 15 feet. Both O'Hare and Midway airports were closed. At Midway Airport, drifts reached 10 feet. The winter storm was so powerful that thunderstorms occurred and funnel clouds were sighted. Damage totaled around $150 million.

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In 1772, the Washington and Jefferson Snowstorm occurred. George Washington reported around 3 feet of snow in Mount Vernon while Thomas Jefferson reported similar accumulations in Monticello.

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