Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

The Upper Michigan Blizzard of 1938

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 21, 2024 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 146 words.

A telephone poll is shown surrounded by snow. In the background, another telephone poll is visible, as are some distant trees. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit: Bill Brinkman; Courtesy: Paula Rocco Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

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

— APOD editors, January 21, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
January 21, 2024
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 146 words

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