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Great Dixie Snow Storm of 1963

#1 Postby Super Cell » Wed Jan 15, 2003 11:06 pm

I am seeking any eye witneses or info on the snow strom of 63..any info would be a help. I was living on the gulf coast of mississippi at the time..i can't tell you how much snow fell i would think it was between 8 to 12 inches..i know the snow remained on the ground for a week..
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#2 Postby HoumaLa » Thu Jan 16, 2003 9:20 am

WOW when you do get more info let us know .
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Here ya go

#3 Postby BreinLa » Thu Jan 16, 2003 10:40 am

Your post was interesting so I did a little search I am afraid I didnt come up with much but heres what I did find

In 1963, the Great New Year's Eve Snowstorm struck the Deep South. Meridian Mississippi received 15 inches, while Bay Saint Louis on the Mississippi Gulf Coast had 10.5 inches. New Orleans received 4.5 inches of snow on New Year's Day, resulting in a huge traffic jam on the way to the Sugar Bowl.
Found at http://www.crh.noaa.gov/ict/whfiles/wh1231.txt

In 1963 A snowstorm struck the Deep South. Meridian MS received 15 inches of snow, 10.5 inches blanketed Bay St Louis MS, and 4.5 inches fell at New Orleans LA. Freezing temperatures then prevailed for New Year's Day.
Found at http://www.wx1der.com/wx1231.htm
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#4 Postby bfez1 » Thu Jan 16, 2003 10:48 am

I was a little girl but I definitely remember that snow fall. We had so much fun. Kept running inside for more dry socks. :lol:
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#5 Postby southerngale » Thu Jan 16, 2003 10:52 am

I've got plenty of dry socks waiting....bring on the snow!!! :D
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#6 Postby HoumaLa » Thu Jan 16, 2003 10:56 am

I was only 1 years old so I don't remember it but i asked my parents and they remember it but that is it
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#7 Postby bfez1 » Thu Jan 16, 2003 10:56 am

southerngale,
Now I have a pair of fur lined boots so yes, bring on the snow!!!
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#8 Postby HoumaLa » Thu Jan 16, 2003 11:02 am

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#9 Postby Super Cell » Thu Jan 16, 2003 8:05 pm

Thank you all for your posts in this matter..I talked to sister today who lives in Chattanoga Tenn.. she tells me that it was 10 inches in Moss point where we lived.. also sister tells me that she recieved 2-3 today....Thanks to all......
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