It seems like every generation of Northeast Pennsylvania residents experiences a particularly memorable snowstorm. Here are some of the biggest:

All-time Top 5

The top five snowfalls measured at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport in Pittston Twp.

1. March 13-16, 2017, 23.9 inches

2. March 12-15, 1993, 21.4 inches

3. Jan. 6-9, 1996, 21.4 inches

4. Jan.12-14, 1964, 21.1 inches

5. Nov. 24-26, 1971, 20.5 inches

SOURCE: ACCUWEATHER

January Top 5

The top five January snowfalls measured at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport in Pittston Twp.

1. Jan. 6-9, 1996, 21.4 inches

2. Jan.12-14, 1964, 21.1 inches

3. Jan. 16-18, 1994, 16.6 inches

4. Jan. 24-27, 1986, 10.3 inches

5. Jan. 22-24, 1987, 10.1 inches

SOURCE: ACCUWEATHER

Lackawanna County’s biggest since 1990

Based on National Weather Service data recorded at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP), here are the five largest single-storm snowfall accumulations in Lackawanna County since 1990:

March 14, 2017: Winter Storm Stella. Total: 22.1 inches. Details: This storm set the all-time record for the most snow ever recorded in a single day at AVP, surpassing the historic 1993 blizzard. Some areas in Lackawanna County, such as Newton and Ransom townships, reported higher localized totals of 30.1 inches.

March 13–14, 1993: “Storm of the Century.” Total: 19 to 21 inches. Details: The NWS recorded 18.7 inches on March 13. The total for the two-day event across the region generally reached 21 inches or more, making it the benchmark for major winter events for over two decades.

Dec. 16-17, 2020: Total: 20+ inches. Details: This late-year blizzard produced extremely high snowfall rates, with much of the regionreceiving between 20 and 24 inches. It was the first record-setting snowfall event for the area in several years.

Jan. 7-8, 1996: Blizzard of ’96. Total: 18 to 21 inches. Details: Part of a historic winter season that saw more than 87 total inches of snow, this blizzard brought crippling amounts to the region, followed shortly by a rapid melt that caused significant flooding.

Feb. 14, 2007: Valentine’s Day Storm. Total: 11.7 inches. Details: This significant February event brought a mix of heavy snow and ice, with monthly totals for that February reaching 18 inches at AVP.

SOURCES: National Weather Service, Newspapers.com

Luzerne County’s biggest since 1990

According to National Weather Service data from the Binghamton, New York, office, which oversees Luzerne County, the largest single-day and storm-total snowfall accumulations since 1990 are:

March 14, 2017: Winter Storm Stella. Total: 22.1 inches. Details: This event broke the record for the most snow ever recorded in a single day at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP). Some localized reports within Luzerne County were even higher, including 23 inches in Hudson.

March 13-14, 1993: “Storm of the Century.” Total: 18.7 to 21+ inches. Details: On March 13, 1993, the NWS recorded 18.7 inches in a single day, which remained the all-time high until 2017. The total storm accumulation across much of the region reached over 21 inches.

Dec. 16-17, 2020: December Mid-Month Blizzard. Total: 20 to 24 inches. Details: This storm produced extremely heavy snowfall in a short window. While the highest recorded total in the area was 24.7 inches in nearby Williamsport, Luzerne County saw widespread totals exceeding 20 inches.

Jan. 7-8, 1996: North American Blizzard of 1996. Total: 21 inches. Details: This storm delivered 15.5 inches of snow on Jan. 8 alone, following 5.5 inches the previous day. It remains one of the few storms labeled as “extreme” on the Northeast Snowfall Impact Scale.

Feb. 14, 2007: Valentine’s Day Storm. Total: 11.7 to 18 inches. Details: This significant midwinter event contributed to a monthly total of 18 inches at AVP. It is remembered for bringing a dangerous mix of heavy snow and ice to the Wyoming Valley.

SOURCES: National Weather Service, Newspapers.com

Schuylkill County’s all-time biggest

The five largest snowstorms in Schuylkill County in the last 125 years, according to historical National Weather Service records and climate data from the State College office:

Jan. 2, 1925: Total: 25.8 inches. Details: This event remains the single-day snowfall record for Schuylkill County, set over a 24-hourperiod more than a century ago.

Jan. 22-23, 2016: Winter Storm Jonas. Total: 20 to 30+ inches. Details: This massive blizzard was heaviest in Central Pennsylvania.  While neighboring Harrisburg set a record with 30.2 inches, the storm walloped Schuylkill County with similar totals, causing widespread shutdowns.

March 13-14, 1993: “Storm of the Century.” Total: 20 to 22 inches. Details: This historic superstorm dumped more than 20 inches across the Central and Northeast PA region. In nearby Scranton, it was the long-standing record holder until 2017, and it caused massive snow drifts due to high winds throughout Schuylkill and surrounding counties.

Jan. 7-8, 1996: The Blizzard of ’96. Total: 20 to 22 inches. Details: Accumulations averaged between 20 and 22 inches specifically in eastern Schuylkill County, as well as in neighboring Monroe and Carbon counties. This storm is one of only three to receive thehighest “extreme” rating on the Northeast Snowfall Impact Scale.

Dec. 16-17, 2020: Mid-December Blizzard. Total: 15 to 20 inches. Details: This was a record-setting event across Central PA. While the highest totals (up to 24.7 inches) were recorded farther north in Williamsport, Schuylkill County saw significant accumulation as the storm moved through the region.

SOURCES: National Weather Service, Newspapers.com