MEANING
A severe storm with strong winds and blowing snow that greatly reduces visibility.
Use it for
Whiteout journeys, drifting snow, and wind-driven winter weather.Combine cold, force, and lost visibility in one event.
Words that belong together
- raging blizzard
- blizzard conditions
- caught in a blizzard
On the page
The blizzard erased the trail within minutes.
They sheltered behind the rock until the blizzard passed.
After the blizzard, drifts blocked the valley road.
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Word forms
- Base
- blizzard
Usage notes
Primary category: environment. Falling snow is not essential if wind lifts existing snow; more specific than a heavy snowfall. Plural: blizzards
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