BLZD
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-000346
Blizzard- A blizzard means that the following conditions are expected to prevail for a period of 3 hours or longer:
• Sustained wind or frequent gusts to 35 miles an hour or greater; and
• Considerable falling and/or blowing snow (i.e., reducing visibility frequently to less than ¼ mile)
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-000346 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| References | NWS Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"term": "BLZD",
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"definition": "Blizzard- A blizzard means that the following conditions are expected to prevail for a period of 3 hours or longer:\n\n• Sustained wind or frequent gusts to 35 miles an hour or greater; and\n\n• Considerable falling and/or blowing snow (i.e., reducing visibility frequently to less than ¼ mile)",
"references": [
"NWS Glossary"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/blzd/"
}
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