Named after St. Patrick, one of the patron saints of Ireland, St. Patrick's Day began as a purely Catholic holiday and there became an official feast day in the early 17th century.
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St. Patrick’s Day
March 17, 2013
Weather forecast information will be available 14 days before the holiday.
| High | Low | |
|---|---|---|
| Average | -7.4 | -18.2 |
| Record |
10.8 Mar 26, 1999 |
-36.2 Mar 04, 1996 |
| Rain (mm) | Snow (cm) | |
|---|---|---|
| Average | 3 | 21 |
| Record |
9 Mar 31, 1997 |
29 Mar 27, 1999 |