Jan 21, 2025 · A powerful and deadly winter storm that has been sweeping across the South dumped heavy snow in Houston and other communities in southern Texas on Tuesday, causing significant impacts on travel and even prompting forecasters to issue the first-ever Blizzard Warning for portions of the Gulf Coast.

In the United States, the National Weather Service defines a blizzard as a severe snow storm characterized by strong winds causing blowing snow that results in low visibilities. The difference between a blizzard and a snowstorm is the strength of the wind, not the amount of snow.

Jan 22, 2025 · Large swaths of southeast Texas and Louisiana and parts of southern Mississippi are under an extreme cold warning after a day of snow. Now, snow, slush and ice left on the ground will refreeze.

Jan 22, 2025 · A record-breaking and rare winter storm hit the southern US Wednesday — dumping snow on New Orleans for the first time in15 years, and triggering the Gulf Coast’s first ever blizzard warning.

Jan 17, 2025 · A storm needs to produce at least 40 km/h winds with blowing snow that reduces visibility to 400 metres or less for at least 4 consecutive hours. The rule changes slightly once you get north of ...

Nov 8, 2024 · What Is A Blizzard? A blizzard is a combination of snow and strong winds lasting for at least several hours. It's dangerous because it limits visibility and blow snow into drifts that can...

Jan 6, 2025 · A major winter storm that broke snowfall records in the Midwest is now slamming the mid-Atlantic and causing the cancellation of more than 2,000 flights across the U.S.

Blizzards are dangerous winter storms that are a combination of blowing snow and wind resulting in very low visibilities. While heavy snowfalls and severe cold often accompany blizzards, they are not required. Sometimes strong winds pick up snow that …

Dec 9, 2024 · Snow blows around in blizzard conditions, contributing to whiteout conditions and near-zero visibility. Blizzard conditions must persist for at least 3 hours to meet criteria. Continuous snowfall and strong winds maintain blizzard status throughout the duration.

Feb 13, 2024 · More than 3 inches of snow fell in Central Park, the most since 2022. Parts of the Hudson Valley north of New York City got 5 to 10 inches. Many areas of the Northeast exceeded forecasts, with 10...