For many longtime Detroiters, the most intense winter in memory took place in 1974, when the city and its surrounding areas were coated with an impressive 19.5 inches of snow in a single day. While this December storm certainly deserves a place in the Motor City history books, one larger weather event happened generations earlier – and its intensity is certainly worth commemorating.
Have you lived through any of Detroit’s more intense winters? Share your snowiest experiences with us by leaving a Facebook comment or tell us about another historical event we should cover by filling out our official nomination form here. Don’t forget to bundle up this season, Detroiters!