BLACK BLIZZARD A local term for a violent duststorm on the south-central Great Plains that darkens the sky and casts a pall over the land. Related term: black roller ...
black blizzard—Same as duststorm.
blizzard—A severe weather condition characterized by low temperatures and strong winds bearing a great amount of snow, either falling or picked up from the ground.
duststorm"(Or dust storm; also called duster, black blizzard.) An unusual, frequently severe weather condition characterized by strong winds and dust-filled air over an extensive area.
 See also: Storm, Surface, Earth, Blowing, Blowing dust
  
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