The Children's Blizzard

Send us Fan MailOn January 12th, 1888, a sudden blizzard struck the Midwest, causing over 230 deaths, most of them children, due to the lack of warning and severe weather conditions. This episode, hosted by Andrew, delves into the horrors of the Schoolhouse Blizzard, describing the rapid and deadly onset of the storm, and detailing the harrowing survival stories and tragic losses of those caught in its path. The episode highlights the failures in weather forecasting at the time, which led to significant changes in the U.S. weather reporting system, ultimately forming the National Weather Service.00:00 The Unexpected Blizzard of 188800:54 Life on the Prairie Before the Storm01:34 The Calm Before the Storm02:26 The Blizzard Strikes04:41 Desperate Survival Stories15:16 The Aftermath and Legacy17:29 Conclusion and ReflectionsFacebook: historyisadisasterInstagram: historysadisasteremail: [email protected] thank you to Lunarfall Audio for producing and doing all the heavy lifting on audio editing since April 13, 2025, the Murder of Christopher Meyer episode https://lunarfallaudio.com/