BLIZZARD ATTACK!

or how Mother Nature is powerful

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There are several types of snowstorms, each with distinct characteristics and potential impacts:

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Blizzards

A blizzard is a severe snowstorm characterized by:

• strong winds

• low visibility

• heavy snowfall.

Three historical examples of blizzards include:

• The Great Blizzard of 1888: This storm affected the Northeastern United States and was one of the most severe blizzards in American history. It resulted in over 400 deaths and caused widespread damage to transportation and communication systems.

• The Great Plains Blizzard of 1949:This storm struck the Great Plains region of the United States and was notable for its strong winds, which reached up to 70 miles per hour in some areas. The blizzard caused widespread power outages and disrupted transportation for several days.

• The 1998 Ice Storm: This storm affected parts of Eastern Canada and the Northeastern United States and was notable for the large amount of ice accumulation it produced, which caused widespread damage to power and communication systems

Lake Effect

A lake-effect snowstorm is a type of snowstorm that occurs when cold air moves over a large body of warm water, such as a lake.

This type of storm is often localized and can result in significant amounts of snowfall in a relatively short amount of time.

Three historical examples of lake-effect snowstorms include:

• The Buffalo Snowstorm of November 2014: This storm affected the Buffalo, New York area and was notable for the extremely heavy snowfall it produced, with some areas receiving over 6 feet of snow in just a few days. The storm caused widespread transportation disruptions and resulted in several deaths.

• The 1977 Lake Michigan Snowstorm:This storm affected the Great Lakes region and was notable for the large amount of snowfall it produced, with some areas receiving over 2 feet of snow in just 24 hours. The storm caused widespread power outages and transportation disruptions.

• The 2007 Cleveland Snowstorm: This storm affected the Cleveland, Ohio area and was notable for the heavy, wet snow it produced, which caused widespread power outages and tree damage. The storm also resulted in several road closures and flight cancellations.

Nor'easter

A Nor'easter is a type of snowstorm that affects the Northeastern United States and is characterized by:

• strong winds

• heavy snowfall

• coastal flooding.

Three historical examples of Nor'easters include:

• The 1991 Perfect Storm:This storm affected the Northeastern United States and was notable for its intensity and widespread impacts. The storm produced high winds, heavy snowfall, and coastal flooding, which caused widespread damage to transportation and communication systems.

• This storm affected the Northeastern United States and was notable for its intensity and widespread impacts. The storm produced strong winds, heavy snowfall, and coastal flooding, which caused widespread transportation disruptions and resulted in several deaths.

• The February 2013 Nor'easter:This storm affected the Northeastern United States and was notable for the heavy snowfall it produced, with some areas receiving over 2 feet of snow. The storm also resulted in widespread transportation disruptions and coastal flooding.

The above is a precautionary tale.