For a storm to be classified as a blizzard, the wind must be sustained at speeds of at least 35 miles per hour (56 kilometers per hour). Additionally, there must be considerable snowfall, reducing visibility to less than a quarter of a mile (400 meters) for at least three hours. These conditions create extremely dangerous travel and life-threatening situations due to extreme cold and low visibility.
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For a storm to be classified as a blizzard, the wind must be blowing at speeds of at least 35 miles per hour (56 kilometers per hour). Additionally, the storm must produce significant snowfall, reducing visibility to less than a quarter of a mile (400 meters) for at least three hours. These conditions create hazardous travel and life-threatening situations.
A blizzard
A snow storm (blizzard) is when a strong wind is combined with heavy snowing.
A blizzard is defined by strong winds of at least 35 miles per hour (56 km/h) accompanied by blowing snow creating poor visibility. The wind speed can vary during a blizzard, but it must be sustained at or above this threshold for an extended period to be classified as a blizzard.
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A blizzard
A snow storm (blizzard) is when a strong wind is combined with heavy snowing.
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A blizzard is defined by strong winds of at least 35 miles per hour (56 km/h) accompanied by blowing snow creating poor visibility. The wind speed can vary during a blizzard, but it must be sustained at or above this threshold for an extended period to be classified as a blizzard.
A storm must have sustained winds of at least 74 mph to be considered a typhoon.
During a blizzard, wind speeds can vary but are typically between 35-45 miles per hour (56-72 km/h). However, it is not unusual for wind speeds to exceed 60 miles per hour (97 km/h) during severe blizzards.
In order to be considered a hurricane a tropical cyclone must have winds of at least 74 mph.
To be considered a blizzard a storm must produce sustained winds or frequent gusts to at least 35 miles per hour for a period of at least three hours. Wind speeds in the neighborhood of 100 miles per hour have been observed in some blizzards.
To be officially classified as a hurricane, a storm must have a sustained wind speed of at least 64 knots (119 km/hr or 74 mph).
To be considered a category five hurricane, the storm must have sustained wind speeds of 157 miles per hour or higher on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Additionally, a category five hurricane must cause catastrophic damage with extreme wind speeds and storm surge, posing a significant threat to life and property.
A blizzard. It is characterized by strong winds, low temperatures, and heavy snowfall, resulting in reduced visibility and difficult traveling conditions. Blizzards are common in polar regions due to the extreme cold and high winds.