It's Impossible To Forget The Year Atlanta, Georgia Saw Its Single Largest Snowfall Ever

There are some storms that have rocked the core of Georgia. Storms that change the way Georgians perceive weather. You’ll probably remember some doozies, from Snowmageddon to Snowjam 1982 and beyond. But there is a storm that passed through Georgia on January 23, 1940, that really left a mark on the history of the state. It might not have fancy name recognition like the others, but this blizzard was one that really went into the history books.

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While other Georgia storms dropped 2 to 4 inches of snow respectively on Atlanta, this 1940 blizzard dropped a whopping 10.3 inches of snow.

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Making the front page of various newspapers, including the Atlanta Constitution, this was the city’s worst snowstorm that caused waves of trouble for days to come.

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This snowfall in Atlanta ended up being the most snow ever recorded on a single day—and actually turned into one of the top 10 snowstorms in the city.

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While 10 inches might not seem like much to other states, or even other portions of the state, it still left a mark on the history of Georgia.

Are there any other Georgia snowstorms that stick out in your memory? Share with us in the comments section! Or if you want to learn more about the worst of Georgia’s storms, check out the massive Georgia blizzard of 1993 that will never be forgotten.