What is a Blizzard?
Three features of a Blizzard?
(High) Wind, (Heavy) Snow, and Low visibility.
How does temperature contribute to the development of a Blizzard?
The temperature has to be less than 32 degrees outside for the precipitation to freeze
What kind of front moves south to create a Blizzard?
A cold front.
What season do Blizzards normally occur?
Winter, or early spring
What happens to a front to create a Blizzard?
When a cold front clashes with a warm front and the cold front wins.
Why is wind important in a Blizzard?
The wind is the key to characterising a Blizzard.
How fast is the wind in a Blizzard?
At least 35 mph winds to be in a Blizzard.
Where do Blizzards usually occur?
Colder Northern areas.
What is a difference between a Blizzard and a Snow Storm?
The wind speed and the time a blizzard lasts.
Which area of pressure does a Blizzard move to?
To an area of low pressure.
What are two things that cause low visibility?
Cloud Cover and Snow.
How dooes climate change affect Blizzards?
It weakens jet streams, pushing them south.