blizzard weather
it is blizzard weather.
⚙️ frame status uncertain.
a blizzard is not the heaviest snowstorm, nor a term that is defined by the existence of white-out conditions.
a blizzard is a warm storm, that suddenly turns into snow.
in other words: the complete lack of snow on the ground is expected for a late-winter blizzard.
do we have 50 words for snow?
Snowstorm – General term for a storm that produces significant snowfall, but without the extreme winds or low visibility of a blizzard.
Winter Storm – A broader category that includes snowstorms, ice storms, and mixed-precipitation storms.
Ground Blizzard – Occurs when strong winds lift loose snow from the ground, creating blizzard conditions without new snowfall.
Nor’easter – A coastal storm (common in the northeastern U.S.) with strong winds from the northeast, often bringing heavy snow, rain, or a mix.
Lake-Effect Snow – Heavy snowfall caused by cold air moving over a warmer lake, picking up moisture that falls as snow.
Ice Storm – A storm where freezing rain accumulates at least 0.25 inches (6.4 mm) of ice, making travel and power outages a major hazard.
Sleet – Ice pellets formed when raindrops freeze before hitting the ground, different from freezing rain which freezes on contact.
Polar Vortex – An outbreak of extremely cold Arctic air that can lead to dangerously low temperatures, often accompanied by wind chills.
Snow Squall – A short but intense burst of heavy snowfall and strong winds, leading to sudden whiteout conditions.
Whiteout – A visibility condition where snow and wind make it nearly impossible to see the horizon, often occurring in blizzards and squalls.