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