What is the difference between a snowstorm and a blizzard?

Answer 1

A thunderstorm is a rainstorm that produces thunder and lighting. Thunderstorms are generally associated with warm weather. A blizzard is a storm characterized by blowing snow, strong winds, and low visibility. They occur with winter weather.

Answer 2

A blizzard is a storm with large amounts of falling or blowing snow, winds of at least 35 mph, and visibility of less than 1/4 mile. A blizzard usually affects a fairly large area.

A tornado is a violently rotating column of air extending from the base of a thunderstorm to the ground with winds capable of producing damage. A tornado usually affects a small area.

Answer 3

A storm basically only means that the windspeed is above a certain value. It is often accompanied by rain or other precipitation but it doesn't have to be.

A snow storm, or blizzard is when it's snowing and blowing hard simultaneously. Winter storm would only mean that it's winter, and that it's blowing hard. It doesn't say anything about if it's snowing or not.

Answer 4

A snowstorm is a weather event with falling snow, while a blizzard is a specific type of snowstorm characterized by strong winds, poor visibility (less than a quarter mile), and blowing or drifting snow. Blizzards are more severe and potentially dangerous than regular snowstorms.

Answer 5

A snow storm is snowy weather with mild to medium winds, and a snow blizzard is harsh winds with a lot of snow.

Answer 6

Storm is a more general term, which can mean a rain storm or a snow storm; blizzard refers only to a heavy snow storm.

Answer 7

A blizzard is different due to the ferocity of the wind causing it difficult to see where you are going, either on foot or in a vehicle.