The Blizzard St. Louis's 1982 Snowstorm

Journey back to January 1982, when St. Louis was buried under a snowstorm locals still call "the Blizzard." This episode unravels the meteorological anomaly that created a "convective snow machine," paralyzing the city for days and forever changing how residents remember winter. Discover the science, the stories of survival and community, and the tragic cost of this historic event, and why, officially, it wasn't even a blizzard. Chapters:00:00 Welcome: The "Blizzard of '82"01:01 The Science Behind the Storm01:35 City Paralyzed: Stranded & Cut Off02:03 Community & Childhood Memories02:37 The Tragic Toll: Beyond Snow Day Fun03:06 The "Blizzard" TechnicalityBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simchaThis episode includes AI-generated content.