Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 22, 2014

The Upper Michigan Blizzard of 1938

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 22, 2014 is “The Upper Michigan Blizzard of 1938,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Bill Brinkman; Courtesy: Paula Rocco. The original explanation runs about 152 words.

From the explanation

“Yes, but can your blizzard do this? In Upper Michigan ‘s Storm of the Century in 1938, some snow drifts reached the level of utility poles .”

— APOD editors, January 22, 2014

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At a glance

Date: January 22, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: Bill Brinkman; Courtesy: Paula Rocco
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 152 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 22, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-january-22-the-upper-michigan-blizzard-of-1938

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