In February 1978, Norwood was buried under one of the most powerful winter storms in New England history. The Blizzard of ’78 brought the town to a standstill, shutting down roads, businesses, and daily life under mountains of snow. These photographs from across Norwood capture the extraordinary scale of the storm — from downtown storefronts swallowed by drifts to neighborhoods where cars and homes nearly disappeared. Together, they tell the story of a community digging out, one street at a time.

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Digging Out Norwood-February 7, 1978

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February 7, 1978

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February 8, 1978

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Donation- 311 Nahatan St (Webber Family)

These pictures were taken by my grandfather, Russell Webber, and show our family home at 311 Nahatan Street after the Blizzard of 1978. (Webber Family, George Curtis, Norwood Historical Society)

Share Your Blizzard of ’78 Memories

Do you remember the Blizzard of ’78 in Norwood? Were you digging out a driveway, walking to the store through snow tunnels, or watching plows work through the night? Share your memories, stories, and photos in the comments below — they help preserve our town’s history for future generations.

Email them to info@norwoodhistoricalsociety.org and please include descriptions og each photo if possible. Thank you!

🕯️ If this post brought back memories of Norwood’s small-town charm, give it a like, leave a comment, and share it in local groups. Someone out there still remembers the counter, the handshake, or the handwritten receipt.

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