The Effects
This happens to roads during a blizzard, making travel extremely dangerous or impossible.
Becoming Icy or Snow-covered
What is the safest place to stay during a blizzard if you are at home?
Indoors
What is the coldest blizzard in US history?
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The Great Blizzard of 1899
In March of 1920 a 3-day blizzard killed how many people?
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In March of 1920 a 3-day blizzard killed 34 people!
Strong winds and snow can cause this, making it difficult or impossible to see.
Whiteout conditions?
If you must go outside, covering this part of your face helps prevent frostbite.
Your nose or mouth
Where do blizzards most occur?
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Blizzards most often occur in areas farther away from the equator
What are the three things you can learn about to stay safe during a blizzard?
Precautions, Effects, and The Facts
Heavy snow and ice can cause this service to stop working for homes and businesses.
Power outages?
This emergency kit item helps you see if the power goes out during a blizzard.
A flashlight
Blizzards often happen during this cold season of the year.
Winter
This is what you call it when snow blows around so much you can’t see very far.
Low visibility
This happens when large amounts of snow pile up and are pushed by wind into big mounds.
Snowdrifts?
Experts recommend keeping this amount of food and water supply before a major winter storm.
3 days
This condition occurs when wind makes the air feel colder than the actual temperature.
Wind chill
This type of blizzard occurs when there is little to no new snowfall, but strong winds blow existing snow around.
Ground Blizzard
Blizzards can lead to this dangerous condition where the body loses heat faster than it can produce it.
Hypothermia?
If you get stuck in a car during a blizzard, you should run the engine for short periods to stay this.
Warm
What famous 1888 storm buried parts of the northeastern United States under massive snowdrifts.
What is the Great Blizzard of 1888
This weather measurement tool is used to measure wind speed during a blizzard.
Anemometer