1947 Snow Cloud Burst
1947 Snow Cloud Burst
December 26, 1947 and New York was smothered in 26 inches of snow - the heaviest fall in Weather Bureau history. New York city street scene with snow coming down, cars and streets are covered. People bundled up, crossing the street at intersection, the snow is well past their ankles. Children playing at playground, boy is sliding down the slide. Two girls building a snowman. Man shoveling sidewalk, the steps to the apartment building are just covered with snow. Man pushing car stuck in snow. Tire of car spinning in deep snow. Street scene, cars are completely covered with snow, man walking down a snow covered sidewalk. Huge city plow parked at curb side. Man digging his car out. City street scenes with deep snow. Man cleaning off his car while standing waist deep in snow. Cocker Spaniel making its way through the snow. Aerial shot of tall skyscrapers in New York partially covered with snow.