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Much of the Sierra Nevada was under a blizzard warning Thursday as a storm that forecasters say is shaping up to be the strongest of the season began to blow into the region. As much as 10 feet (3 ...
The combination of strong winds and heavy snow will reduce visibility for a time in many areas and may produce dangerous blizzard conditions from Friday into Saturday from the Dakotas to northern ...
An extremely-dangerous winter storm has arrived in California and will unload feet of snow, powerful winds and rare blizzard conditions in the state’s mountains through the weekend.
A severe blizzard has winds over 72 km/h (45 mph), near zero visibility, and temperatures of −12 °C (10 °F) or lower. [5] In Antarctica , blizzards are associated with winds spilling over the edge of the ice plateau at an average velocity of 160 km/h (99 mph).
A blizzard is defined as a severe snowstorm characterized by strong sustained winds of at least 56 kilometres per hour (35 mph) and lasting for three hours or more. The list states blizzards in various countries since 1972.
The National Weather Service defines a blizzard as a storm that contains large amounts of snow or blowing snow with winds in excess of 35 mph and visibilities of less than 1/4 mile for at least ...
The strongest tornado from the outbreak formed near the coast of Panama City, FL, moving on shore and producing EF3 damage. As the storm moved into the Northeastern United States on January 9, heavy rain and flooding occurred, with snow falling in Northern New England. Freezing conditions were reported, as well as extreme wind and snow.
The storm will produce widespread wind gusts ranging from 40-60 mph, which alone is capable of knocking over trees when the soil is dry or causing large tree limbs to come crashing down.