The 4th-biggest snowstorm in NYC since 1869. Snowstorms: 6.0″ or more. Mon, Mar 12, 1888: 33°F / 8°F, 16.5″ snow, 1.45″ precipitation Tue, Mar 13, 1888: 12°F / 6°F, 3.0″ snow Wed, Mar 14, 1888: 37°F / 12°F, 1.4″ snow, 0.02″ precipitation Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily, Ny City Cntrl Park (USW00094728).