Blizzard Warnings

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.

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: Backing, Norther, Thunderstorms, Surface, Spray