From Winter Wonderland to Blizzard Disaster: The Great Blizzard of 1888

When we think of Christmas weather, “snow” comes to mind. From making snow angels, building snowmen, throwing snowballs, and catching snowflakes on our tongues, we anticipate living in every single moment of this Winter Wonderland. However, at any time, this perfect depiction of a Winter Wonderland could unravel unexpectedly to becoming a Winter Disaster, known as a snow blizzard. In accordance to the National Weather Service that the LIVESCIENCE website quotes of, a blizzard is a “storm with considerable falling or blowing snow and winds in excess of 35 mph and visibilities of less than ¼ mile for at least 3 hours.” The Great Blizzard of 1888 overshadowed New York City to become a city that was fully covered in snow ruins as it took its toll

Senator Roscoe Conkling, New York’s Republican Party leader). A second Great Blizzard effect that it had on New York society is that the transportation system, water sources, and gas lines couldn’t bear against the blizzard, as there was inaccessible assistance for repair. A third Great Blizzard effect that it had on New York society is that many New Yorkers had the patience to just camp out in hotel lobbies, and wait for this snow blizzard to pass. A fourth Great Blizzard effect that it had on New York society is that there were sunken boats of the Atlantic coast. A fifth Great Blizzard effect that it had on New York society is that literally, both people and animals froze to death. A sixth Great Blizzard effect that it had on New York society is that from the eye opener of the Great Blizzard, the officials took the initiative in ensuring short & long-term safety in New York, so the officials decided that telegraphs, water, and gas lines were to be put below ground. A seventh Great Blizzard effect that it had on New York society is that in similarity to the sixth Great Blizzard effect, trains didn’t cut it anymore in snow blizzard situations like the Great Blizzard, so, no one wanted to take any chances as they made the underground

Most likely, I would do the same action that the 1888 New Yorkers did, in camping out in hotel lobbies, and waiting for the snow blizzard to pass because as long as I have food, water, warm clothes, and shelter, I’m okay. It’s called “survival of the fittest,” in which as long as I have these basic essentials, I would be able to make it through this time. In all honestly, I would feel like a bear in a hibernation period because I would be asleep through it all, and wake up when it’s all