Blizzard Facts
1. Snow storms in winter are common. Blizzards are rarer events.
2. Many times a big snow storm is called a blizzard, but to be a true blizzard, the following conditions have to happen: a large amount of falling and/or blowing snow, winds of at least 35mph, and visibility of less than 1/4 of a mile. These conditions must happen for at least 3 hours to be a blizzard.
3.Rochester, New York is the snowiest large city in the U.S. . the average snow fall per year is about 94 inches.
4. Often during a blizzard, there are really cold temperatures. Often below 0 degrees. These freezing temperatures combined with the strong winds, can make it feel colder than it really is and be very dangerous. Being outdoors in a blizzard can cause frostbite or hypothermia.
5. The blowing snow and high winds can cause whiteout conditions. This makes driving and even walking outside very dangerous.
6. In the United States, blizzards can occur almost anywhere that gets snow, but they occur most often in the Plain states, the North East, and on mountain tops.
2. Many times a big snow storm is called a blizzard, but to be a true blizzard, the following conditions have to happen: a large amount of falling and/or blowing snow, winds of at least 35mph, and visibility of less than 1/4 of a mile. These conditions must happen for at least 3 hours to be a blizzard.
3.Rochester, New York is the snowiest large city in the U.S. . the average snow fall per year is about 94 inches.
4. Often during a blizzard, there are really cold temperatures. Often below 0 degrees. These freezing temperatures combined with the strong winds, can make it feel colder than it really is and be very dangerous. Being outdoors in a blizzard can cause frostbite or hypothermia.
5. The blowing snow and high winds can cause whiteout conditions. This makes driving and even walking outside very dangerous.
6. In the United States, blizzards can occur almost anywhere that gets snow, but they occur most often in the Plain states, the North East, and on mountain tops.