Understanding Blizzard Conditions and Characteristics

What is a blizzard?

• type of tornado

• severe snow storm with strong winds

• mild rain storm

• sandstorm

which is NOT a condition of a blizzard?

• strong winds (35 mph or more)

• snow reducing visibility to less than 0.25 miles

• lasting at least 3 hours

• temperatures above freezing

what wind speed qualifies for blizzard conditions

• 15 mph

• 25 mph

• 35 mph

• 50 mph

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what causes a blizzard to form?

• cold air at the surface meets moist, warm air

• extreme heat

• strong ocean currents

• earthquakes

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whichof the following is a typical temperature range for a blizzard? (all are F)

• 50-70

• 10-32

• 0- -10

• above freezing

what is one of the main dangers during a blizzard?

• flooding

• hypothermia

• tornados

• heat stroke

which of these weather conditions is oftentimes associated with a blizzard?

• thunderstorms

• heavy rain

• low visibility due to snow

• hurricanes

where do blizzards form frequently?

• florida

• Some of the Great plains

• North East (NY, Massachusetts, etc.)

• mountainous regions

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what season do blizzards occur the most?

• summer

• fall

• spring

• winter

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what are some risk factors of blizzards?

• low visiblity

• hypothermia/frostbite

• disruptions to power and communications

• all of these

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