Blizzard Violent winter storm, lasting at least 3 hours, which combines below freezing temperatures and very strong wind laden with blowing snow that reduces visibility to less than 1 km.
blizzard - A severe weather condition characterized by high winds and reduced visibilities due to falling or blowing snow. The U.S.
Blizzard - A severe storm lasting four or more hours. It is characterized by low temperatures, strong winds and poor visibility due to blowing snow. True blizzard conditions are most common on the prairies of Canada and the United States.
Blizzard Watch- Alerts the public to the potential for blizzard conditions. Watches are usually issued 12 to 48 hours before the beginning of blizzard conditions.
Blizzard
Violent and very cold wind which is loaded with snow, some of which has been raised from snow covered ground.
Go to top ...
blizzard: severe weather in which there is low temperatures, strong winds and heavy amounts of snow falling or blowing.
(return to top)C
climate: average meteorological conditions in a certain area over a certain period.
Blizzard: Although blizzard is often used to describe any major snow storm with strong winds, the technical definition for a blizzard requires: at least 3 hours in duration; low temperatures (usually less than minus 7C or 20F), ...
BLIZZARD: Snow with winds in excess of 35 mph and visibilities of 1/4 mile or less, for an extended period of time (eg. > 3 hours).
BLIZZARD- Snow with winds greater than 35 mph and visibility of 1/4 mile or less that lasts for several hours.
BLO- Below.
Blizzard A severe weather condition characterized by low temperatures and strong winds (greater than 32 mi/hr) bearing a great amount of snow. When these conditions continue after the falling snow has ended, it is termed a ground blizzard.
BLIZZARD A severe weather condition characterized by low temperatures, winds 35 mph or greater, and sufficient falling and/or blowing snow in the air to frequently reduce visibility to 1/4 mile or less for a duration of at least 3 hours.
Blizzard - High winds and reduced visibilities caused by blowing snow. Low temperatures as well. Exact definitions vary by region.
Boundary layer - the part of the atmosphere closest to the ground.
Blizzard- includes winter storm conditions of sustained winds greater than thirty-five mph that cause major blowing and drifting of snow, reducing visibility to less than one-quarter mile.
BLIZZARD - A storm lasting about 3 hours or longer with sustained winds 35 mph or greater with frequent gusts to 35 mph or greater; and considerable falling and/or blowing snow frequently reducing visibilities to less than 1/4 mile.
Blizzard - severe weather condition characterized by low temperatures, winds of 32 mph or higher, and sufficient snow for visibility to be reduced to less than 500 ft
Boiling Point - the temperature at which a liquid boils ...
Blizzard - A violent and extremely cold wind laden with dry snow picked up from the ground.
Bora - In the region of the eastern shore of the Adriatic Sea, a cold, dry northeasterly wind that blows down from the mountains.
Blizzard warning Issued when falling or blowing snow is accompanied by winds of over 55 km (35 mi) per hour and reduced visibility.
Blizzard
Falling and/or blowing snow with winds exceeding 30 knots, temperatures below -7°C and visibility less than 400m for more than 3 hours.
Blocking high ...
Blizzard This is a timely word, since western Minnesota and the eastern Dakotas experienced this type of storm earlier this week.
Blizzard Warning This product is issued by the National Weather Service when blizzard conditions are life threatening. The criteria for this warning varies from state to state.
Blizzard
(abbrev. BLZD)- A blizzard means that the following conditions are expected to prevail for a period of 3 hours or longer: ...
Blizzard Warning - Issued for winter storm with sustained or frequent winds of 35 mph or higher with considerable falling and/or blowing snow that frequently reduces visibility to 1/4 of a mile or less.
Ground Blizzard Warning: When blizzard conditions are solely caused by blowing and drifting snow.
BLIZZARD: Severe weather characterized by snow with winds in excess of 35 mph and visibility 1/4 mile or less for 3 hours or longer.
Blizzard - An intense winter storm with winds of 35 m.p.h. or higher with falling and/or blowing snow to reduce visibility below 1/4 mile for at least three hours.
Blizzard- A severe snow storm featuring sustained winds of more than 32 miles per hour, temperatures 10 degrees Fahrenheit or lower, and visibility of 500 feet or less.
The Blizzard of 1996, which droppes over 30 inches of snow on Philadelphia and 20 inches on Central Park, garnered an 11.78 and the Extreme moniker as well.
[edit]
Sources ...
SEVERE WEATHER Generally, any destructive weather event, but usually applies to localized storms, such as blizzards, intense thunderstorms, or tornadoes.
SPC also puts out MCDs for hazardous winter weather events on the mesoscale, such as locally heavy snow, blizzards and freezing rain (see below).
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.
Blizzard Warnings:Blizzard Warnings are issued by the National Weather Service when heavy snow, winds of 35 mph and low visibilty is imminent or is occuring.
Blowing Dust: Dust pick up and blown about by the wind.
In blizzard conditions the distinction will not always be clear. Note how old snow settles..its continuity (complete or patchy cover) and regularity (an even depth or irregular depth, with drifts)..its persistence from day to day..
ask-a-weather-expert
lake effect snow
winter storms
blizzards
Bands of snow can be seen forming off the Great Lakes.
[Thunderstorms & Tornadoes] [Hurricanes] [Blizzards & Winter Weather] [Clouds] ...
are the cause of most of the stormy weather in the United States, espeically during the winter season. Understanding the structure and evolution of midlatitude cyclones is crucial for predicting significant weather phenomena such as blizzards, ...
indicating that a particular weather hazard is either imminent or has been reported. A warning indicates the need to take action to protect life and property. The type of hazard is reflected in the type of warning (e.g., tornado warning, blizzard ...
WHITEOUT - Slang name for zero visibility during a severe snow storm, ice storm, or blizzard.
WIFI - Term for high speed wireless networking protocol, mainly for Internet access, offered in hotels, cafes, libraries, etc.
 See also: Weather, Air, Storm, Water, Temperature
|
