In one of the most vivid segments of our interview, Tom and Barbara transported us back to a time when Needham winters were truly formidable. They shared firsthand accounts of living through the legendary “Blizzard of 7 Days,” an event so massive it didn’t just stall traffic—it redefined life in the Massachusetts for an entire week!
However, the conversation took a more reflective turn when they compared those historic drifts to the winters we see today. According to Tom and Barbara, there has been a drastic decline in snowfall over the last decade, making those “white-out” winters feel like a relic of the past. They pinpointed one specific, relatively recent season that they consider to be the last “real snow” the town ever saw—a year that stands as a stark bookend to the snowy era they remember so fondly.
What Happened to Our Winters?
To find out which year Tom and Barbara believe marked the end of the traditional New England winter, and to hear their incredible stories from the week the state stood still, watch the full interview on our YouTube channel.