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What is a blizzard and how dangerous is it?
The result of it is wind blowing and drifting snow which causes decreasing of visibility to 0.25m (400 m). It doesn’t take a lot of time to escalate from snowstorm, or even normal snowing to a blizzard. Blizzards usually bring seriously danger low temperatures, strong winds, ice, freezing rain, and slush.
What was the name of the blizzard that shut down cities?
President’s Day Blizzard 2003. This blizzard lasted from February 14 to February 19 and shut down cities from Washington DC to Boston and caused $20 million in damage.
How much damage did the Boston Blizzard cause?
This blizzard lasted from February 14 to February 19 and shut down cities from Washington DC to Boston and caused $20 million in damage. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. Cities from Washington DC to Boston were blanketed with 15 to 30 inches of snow.
What is the biggest blizzard in history?
Biggest Blizzards in the History There are many serious and devastating blizzards through history. The deadliest blizzard in a history happened in Iran, in 1972. More than 4000 people died, while snow completely covered more than 200 villages.
What is the difference between a snowstorm and a blizzard?
Difference between snowstorms and blizzards is in the power of the wind. The speed of the wind that can cause a blizzard is at least 35 mph (56 km/h). The result of it is wind blowing and drifting snow which causes decreasing of visibility to 0.25m (400 m).
How to stay safe during a blizzard?
Small snow caves or snow shelters are very helpful because it prevents direct exposure to a snow and blocks the wind. Due to it serious conditions, during the blizzard, it is not recommendable to even be in the car. Traveling in a vehicle is a dangerous because of low visibility.
What is the speed of wind that causes a blizzard?
The speed of the wind that can cause a blizzard is at least 35 mph (56 km/h). The result of it is wind blowing and drifting snow which causes decreasing of visibility to 0.25m (400 m). It doesn’t take a lot of time to escalate from snowstorm, or even normal snowing to a blizzard.