Largest Snow Events
According to historical records from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Pittsburgh region has experienced several remarkable snowstorms over the years. The following list highlights the greatest by snowfall amount.
1884 — 18.0 inches
The Great Blizzard of 1884
(Jan. 8–9)
1886 — 18.5 inches
January 1886 Snowstorm
(Jan. 8–9)
1890 — 25.9 inches
The Great Blizzard of 1890
(Dec. 16–18)
1927 — 17.8 inches
February 1927 Snowstorm
(Feb. 18–21)
1950 — 27.6 inches
The Great Appalachian Storm / Thanksgiving Snowstorm
(Nov. 24–26)
1993 — 25.3 inches
The Storm of the Century
(Mar. 12–14)
2010 — 21.9 inches
Snowmageddon
(Feb. 5–6)
2026 — 12–18 inches (?)
Winter Storm Fern
(January 24-)
Sources: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA); WTAE Pittsburgh