The results of a blizzard in Brooklyn, 1888A Blizzard is defined as a severe snow storm with large amounts of snow falling or blowing with dangerous winds that reach over 35 mph.
The destruction caused by a blizzard in October, Buffalo
During a blizzard you shouldn't see over 1/4 of a mile for over three hours and whiteout conditions allow little or no ability to drive or walk. There are great risks of getting frostbite or hypothermia. The ones along the coast can last from 12-24 hours, where snowfall is measured in feet.
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http://www.dosomething.org/tipsandtools/11-facts-about-blizzards#
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