A blizzard is a severe snowstorm characterized by strong sustained winds of at least 35 mph (56 km/h) and lasting for a prolonged period of time. source
A blizzard is a severe snowstorm characterized by strong sustained winds of at least 35 mph (56 km/h) and lasting for a prolonged period of time.
A ground blizzard is a weather condition where snow is not falling but loose snow on the ground is lifted and blown by strong winds. source
A ground blizzard is a weather condition where snow is not falling but loose snow on the ground is lifted and blown by strong winds.
National Weather Service defines a blizzard as a severe snowstorm characterized by strong winds causing blowing snow that results in low visibilities. source
National Weather Service defines a blizzard as a severe snowstorm characterized by strong winds causing blowing snow that results in low visibilities.
The difference between a blizzard and a snowstorm is the strength of the wind, not the amount of snow. source
The difference between a blizzard and a snowstorm is the strength of the wind, not the amount of snow.
While severe cold and large amounts of drifting snow may accompany blizzards, source
While severe cold and large amounts of drifting snow may accompany blizzards,
Blizzards can bring whiteout conditions, and can paralyze regions for days at a time, particularly where snowfall is unusual or rare. source
Blizzards can bring whiteout conditions, and can paralyze regions for days at a time, particularly where snowfall is unusual or rare.
A severe blizzard has winds over 72 km/h (45 mph), near zero visibility, and temperatures of −12 °C (10 °F) or lower. source
A severe blizzard has winds over 72 km/h (45 mph), near zero visibility, and temperatures of −12 °C (10 °F) or lower.
In Antarctica, blizzards are associated with winds spilling over the edge of the ice plateau at an average velocity of 160 km/h (99 mph). source
In Antarctica, blizzards are associated with winds spilling over the edge of the ice plateau at an average velocity of 160 km/h (99 mph).
Ground blizzard refers to a weather condition where loose snow or ice on the ground is lifted and blown by strong winds. source
Ground blizzard refers to a weather condition where loose snow or ice on the ground is lifted and blown by strong winds.
The 1972 Iran Blizzard, which caused approximately 4,000 deaths, was the deadliest blizzard in recorded history. source
The 1972 Iran Blizzard, which caused approximately 4,000 deaths, was the deadliest blizzard in recorded history.
The October blizzard brought snowfalls so deep that two-story homes had snow up to the second floor windows source
The October blizzard brought snowfalls so deep that two-story homes had snow up to the second floor windows
The Storm of the Century, also known as the Great Blizzard of 1993, was a large cyclonic storm that formed over the Gulf of Mexico on March 12, 1993. source
The Storm of the Century, also known as the Great Blizzard of 1993, was a large cyclonic storm that formed over the Gulf of Mexico on March 12, 1993.
Blizzard of 1772 (The Washington and Jefferson Snowstorm of 1772) January 26–29, 1772. One of largest D.C. source
Blizzard of 1772 (The Washington and Jefferson Snowstorm of 1772) January 26–29, 1772. One of largest D.C.
Plains blizzard of late 1885. In Kansas, heavy snows of late 1885 had piled drifts ten feet high. source
Plains blizzard of late 1885. In Kansas, heavy snows of late 1885 had piled drifts ten feet high.
Saskatchewan blizzard of 2007 - January 10, 2007 Canada source
Saskatchewan blizzard of 2007 - January 10, 2007 Canada