This article discusses the Iran Blizzard of February 1972, the deadliest blizzard on record, which lasted from 3 to 9 days and caused over 4,000 casualties. The storm brought up to 7.9 meters (26 feet) of snow, burying entire villages, especially in southern and northwestern Iran. Many areas, including Ardakan and villages near the Turkey border, were severely affected, with some villages disappearing completely.