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Top 10 Snowfalls in Philadelphia History

Here's a list of the worst snowstorms, by amount of white stuff dumped. Every one includes at least two days. Highest one-day total included, if available. Data comes from several National Weather Service sources.

1.  31 inches, Jan. 6-8, 1996 (27.6 inches fell on Jan. 7).

2. 28.5 inches, Feb. 5-6, 2010 (21.9 inches fell on Feb. 6). Area high: 30.0 inches in Ridley Park, Delaware County.

3. 23.2 inches, Dec. 19-20, 2009 (22.5 inches on Dec. 19). Area high: 25 inches in Swedesboro, Gloucester County.

4. 22.4 inches, Jan. 23-24, 2016

5. 21.3 inches, Feb. 11-12, 1983 (21.1 inches on Feb. 11).

6. 21 inches, Dec. 25-26, 1909 (15.5 inches on Dec. 26, 1909).

7. 19.4 inches, April 3-4, 1915 (19.0 inches on April 3).

8. 18.9 inches, Feb. 12-14, 1899.

9. 18.7 inches, Feb. 16-17, 2003 (16.0 on Feb. 16). Area high: 24.5 inches in city's Byberry section.

10. 16.7 inches, Jan. 22-24, 1935.