1969: Snowfall of 7 to 10 inches combined with winds of 15 to 30 mph caused widespread low visibilities along with more heavy drifting from the 27th to the 29th across Minnesota. Many roads were blocked or remained blocked. Many schools were closed with many accidents.

1967: Chicago's greatest snowstorm ended, tallying 23 inches of snow in 29 hours.

1985: A waterspout was seen on Lake Taupo in New Zealand.