Blizzard

usgb/ˈblɪzərd/
noun

A heavy snowstorm with strong winds.

The blizzard lasted for two days and shut down the city.
Visual representation of "blizzard" - A heavy snowstorm with strong winds.

Often appears as...

  • winter blizzard
  • blizzard conditions
Definition 1 of 4
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Weather Severity

Indicates a snowstorm is particularly harsh and dangerous, often leading to closures and emergencies.

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School was canceled due to the blizzard.
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Visibility Reduced

A blizzard often brings near-zero visibility, important for understanding the severity.

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During the blizzard, I couldn’t see across the street.
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Travel Disruption

Use 'blizzard' to describe a snowstorm that is likely to disrupt travel plans.

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They warned travelers about a blizzard coming this weekend.
Visual representation of the word "Blizzard"

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