I WONDER - What Is A Blizzard?

The video explains what a blizzard is, highlighting three key characteristics: high winds over 35 mph, low visibility of less than a quarter mile, and a duration of over three hours. If a snowstorm meets these criteria, it is classified as a blizzard.

What is a blizzard primarily characterized by?

• Heavy rainfall

• Strong winds and reduced visibility

• High temperatures

• Clear skies

What is the minimum wind speed required for a storm to be considered a blizzard?

• 30 miles per hour

• 25 miles per hour

• 35 miles per hour

• 40 miles per hour

How far can you typically see during a blizzard?

• Less than a quarter of a mile

• A quarter of a mile

• Half a mile

• More than a mile

What is the minimum duration a storm must last to be classified as a blizzard?

• Four hours

• Three hours

• Two hours

• One hour

When can a snowstorm be officially called a blizzard?

• When it has low visibility and lasts for two hours

• When it has high winds and low temperatures

• When it has high winds and lasts for an hour

• When it meets all the criteria of high winds, low visibility, and lasts over three hours