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A blizzard can be heavy snow, blown about by strong wind. Everything around you sort of looks blurry and white.

A white out is a complete blizzard where you literally can't see a foot in front of yourself.

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Where did the blizzard of 1978 happen?

Two major blizzards occurred in the year 1888.The Great Blizzard of 1888 which struck parts of the eastern United States and Atlantic Canada from March 12 to March 14The so-called Schoolhouse Blizzard which affected the northern Great Plains on January 12


How did the great white blizzard death happen?

The Great White Blizzard death was caused by a catastrophic blizzard that struck the United States in 1888, primarily affecting the Northeast. The storm brought heavy snowfall, high winds, and freezing temperatures, leading to the deaths of hundreds of people trapped in the extreme conditions. The combination of the heavy snow and high winds created dangerous conditions that made it difficult for people to seek shelter or assistance.


How does air density affect blizzards?

Air density can affect blizzards by influencing how quickly air masses move and interact. Higher air density can lead to stronger winds, which can increase the severity and visibility of a blizzard. This can also determine the amount of moisture the air can hold, influencing the potential snowfall accumulation during a blizzard.


Who is affected from a blizzard?

It would depend where the blizzard hit. In a rural area, probably some animal and plant life loss, as well as snow pile ups. On a city, human life and material loss. The people that are lost often die from hypothermia or many other ailments as well as animals for many of the same reasons. Both of those depending on the intensity of the blizzard. The primary dangers are from severely reduced to zero visibility due to blowing snow, a state called "whiteout", accompanied by drifting. If one is caught out in a car in a blizzard, the hazards are grave. A second problem is that the high winds combined with cold temperatures result in dangerous wind-chill factors. For example, at an outside temperature of 0°F combined with a 40-MPH wind has the chilling effect of still air at -53°F. A third issue is that blizzards can damage power lines directly, or break tree limbs that fall on the lines. Loss of power in many homes during a blizzard can quickly reduce the inside temperature to dangerously low levels, freeze water pipes, etc. The weight of snow can cause roofs to collapse, too.


How is hurricanes and blizzard alike?

Hurricanes and blizzards are both powerful and dangerous weather phenomena that can cause significant damage. They both involve strong winds and precipitation, although in different forms - hurricanes bring heavy rain and storm surges, while blizzards bring snow and ice. Both require preparation and safety measures to protect life and property.