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A blizzard is a severe winter storm condition characterized by low temperatures, strong winds, and heavy snow. They are caused when a high pressure area meets a low pressure area.
Definitions
Because the factors involving classification of winter storms are complex, there are many different definitions of blizzard. A major consensus is that in order to be classified as a blizzard, as opposed to merely a winter storm, the weather must meet several conditions. The storm must decrease visibility to a quarter of a mile or 400 meters for three consecutive hours, including snow or ice as precipitation, and have wind speeds of at least 35 miles per hour or 56 kilometres per hour (this would be seven or more on the Beaufort Wind Scale). More on [ Blizzard ]
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Best feet forward: Boots for Blizzards - Telegraph: http://bit.ly/7Fk8LI via @addthis
SOBE_Hip_Style (SoBe Hip Style ) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:19:36 -0000
Best feet forward: Boots for Blizzards - Telegraph: http://bit.ly/7Fk8LI via @addthis
Best feet forward: Boots for Blizzards - Telegraph: http://bit.ly/7Fk8LI via @addthis
Inspirations_07 (Inspiration Station) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:19:17 -0000
Best feet forward: Boots for Blizzards - Telegraph: http://bit.ly/7Fk8LI via @addthis
@MissParry How bad is it? Still deep snow here + blizzards!
princessm86 (Maya De Thabrew) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:18:20 -0000
@MissParry How bad is it? Still deep snow here + blizzards!
This Lizzard is t.i.r.e.d of blizzards!
Lizzardbits (Lizzardbits) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:15:36 -0000
This Lizzard is t.i.r.e.d of blizzards!
PA to SC.... Blizzards to palm trees
abbeyjoydoran (Abbey Doran) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:14:35 -0000
PA to SC.... Blizzards to palm trees
Have @Nick Fox staying with us tonight due to the blizzards in Godalming. Question is do we venture out for beer supplies?
EddyUK (EddyUK) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:06:43 -0000
Have @Nick Fox staying with us tonight due to the blizzards in Godalming. Question is do we venture out for beer supplies?
American Red Cross: Winter Storm - How to prepare for a storm, and what to do during and after too.
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Blizzard Attack - Go on a journey to decide the risk and consequences of traveling in winter weather.
Meta Description: [ Educational module which involves the learning and understanding of winter weather. A hypothetical journey is taken by students who must use critical analysis skills to decide the risk and consequences of travelling in winter weather. Students are updated on the weather situation though out the... ]
Blizzards - Explains what a blizzard is, why it's dangerous, and how to survive if caught in one.
Blizzards - Information on blizzard conditions, where they occur, and some of the biggest blizzards.
Blizzards of 1996 - Weather images about the blizzards, plus common questions and answers.
Meta Description: [ Images and Information about the Blizzards of 1996. Answers common questions, lists notable storms, and links to other blizzard sites ]
Digital Snow Museum - Contains lots of images of snow and snowstorms.
Meta Description: [ Contains photos from great snowstorms and blizzards in the Northeastern United States. ]
Nebraska October Storm - Describes the Nebraska snowstorm that occurred during the end of October. Includes photos, federal emergency reports, charts, and satellite image.
Weather.com: Storm Encyclopedia - Explains what conditions need to occur for there to be a blizzard.
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