Severe Weather – Winter Storms and Blizzards
What is a Blizzard?
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Heavy and/or blowing snow
Winds greater than 35 mph
Visibility less than ¼ of a mile
Conditions persist more than 3 hours
What is making it possible for these
storms to get snow?
Name the winter storm hazards that are found in all or most regions of the US.
Winter Nor’easters
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Mid-latitude low (or cyclone)
Counterclockwise rotation
Cold core low pressure system
o Different from hurricanes which are warm core low pressure systems
What are some dangers that humans face because of winter storms?