1978: Another winter blizzard plagued the northern half of the state beginning on February 5th and continuing until the 9th. The unusual aspect of this blizzard was that the wind came from the southeast between 25 to 45 mph. Only one to three inches of new snow accumulation fell during the five-day period but was piled high on the existing large snow drifts. Most of the northern half of the state was paralyzed due to blocked roads. Eighteen counties across the northern part of the state were declared a disaster by the governor. There was also numerous livestock losses.

1887: San Francisco experienced its greatest snowstorm ever recorded. Downtown reported nearly four inches of snow, while seven inches blanketed the western hills of the city.

1892: At Verkhoyansk, Russia the temperature fell to -90F, the coldest temperature ever in the Northern Hemisphere. The record would be tied at the same location two days later.

2002: Tropical Cyclone Chris affected the northern coast of Australia with battering winds gusting up to 125 mph. Fortunately, the region was sparsely populated.

Open house bridal shower for Melissa Raap, bride to be of Brandon Spanier. February 22, 2014 at the Groton Legion from 3-5. They are registered at Target and Herbergers