With a convention in the snowiest time of a New England winter, Boskone committees traditionally fret over the possibility of a major blizzard closing Boskone down. While there have been some close calls, none has -- so far -- succeeded.
| Boskone |
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Blizzard
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| Boskone 15 |
February 6-7, 1978 |
This was one of the worst blizzards in Boston history, closing the whole eastern part of the state for most of a week. Luckily for Boskone, restrictions were lifted before the convention began.
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| Boskone 33 |
February 16 and 18, 1996 |
Heavy snowfalls on both Friday and Sunday
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| Boskone 37 |
February 18, 2000 |
8" of snow on Friday
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| Boskone 40 |
February 16-17, 2003 |
There was 27" of snow starting late Sunday and continuing all Monday. Around fifty out-of-town members were stranded at the hotel and held their own convention, Snokone.
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