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BlizzardsBy: Fatima
Where Do Blizzards Occur?
Blizzards mostly occur in eastern and central Canada, northern Great Plains
South Dakota is sometimes called “Blizzard State”
How Often Do Blizzards Happen?
Blizzards can happen when it is constantly snowing
The average blizzards occur 10.7 times in united States
Blizzard of ‘96 Blizzard of ‘78
What Features Of A blizzards Are Earth involved?
Blizzard are usually made up by low temperature (0 degrees Fahrenheit) and by winds that are at least 35mph or greater
Blizzard of 2010 Blizzard of 2010 was a major
nor‘easter storm that hit the United States from northern Florida to Maine and some of Canada
The roads and airports were closed and helicopters were flying in the air
What are Extreme Conditions Blizzard Can Do?
Blizzards can kill or injure many people. When there’s blowing snow it can cause conditions that make driving and walking nearly impossible
Blizzards can get people can get stuck at work and they can close the airports and stores
What Are After Affects An A Blizzard?
Blizzards paralyze or damage the whole city
A lot of people die, injured, or memory loss
Things To Remember:
Always stay indoorsWalk carefully if outdoorsDrive only if necessary: do not
travel alone Watch the newsKeep dry: change wet clothing
to prevent a loss body heat
Wind Speed- Anemometer Wind Direction- Wind VaneTemperature- ThermometerPrecipitation- Rain gauge
What Are Key Terms Related To A Blizzards
Interesting Facts About A Blizzard
Blizzard got it’s name from an Iowa Newspaper
Nearly every part of the United States has received snow and even most of south Florida has had some flurries
Sources
The World Book Encyclopedia. Vol.2. Chicago: World Book, 2007. Print.
"Blizzard." Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6Th Edition (2011): 1. Middle Search Plus. Web. 9 Feb. 2012.
FEMA (Natural Disasters): http://www.ready.gov/winter-weather