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The Children's Blizzard (1888)

Published: Jan. 11, 2024, 9:30 a.m.

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It\\u2019s January 11th. In 1888, a massive and quick-moving storm swept across the American Midwest, trapping hundreds of school-children in their schoolhouses.

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Jody and Niki discuss why the storm was so severe, and deadly \\u2014 and how the poor preparation for the storm led to a change in weather forecasting.

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