Blizzard Warning

Blizzard Warning- Issued for winter storms 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.

Blizzard warning Issued when falling or blowing snow is accompanied by winds of over 55 km (35 mi) per hour and reduced visibility.

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.

Ground Blizzard Warning: When blizzard conditions are solely caused by blowing and drifting snow.

gusts of 35 mph or more that cause major blowing and drifting of snow, reducing visibility to less than one-quarter mile for 3 or more hours. Extremely cold temperatures often are associated with dangerous blizzard conditions.

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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.

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 warning).

The Environment Canada has listed the following general criteria for issuing blizzard warnings in Canada: visibility less than 1 kilometer, wind speeds greater than 40 kilometers per hour, high windchill values ...

See also: Wind, Thunder, Cloud, Blizzard, Clouds