What is a Ground Blizzard in Homeworth, OH?

2/20/2023 (Permalink)

Always be prepared in the winter months by having a set of gloves, hat, boots, warm shoes and all the accessories needed to keep you warm in cold weat

According to Weather.gov, the most well-known blizzards are winter storms that produce several inches occurring with strong winds that cause blowing snow and whiteout conditions, but not all blizzards happen this way. In the Midwest, ground blizzards develop with little or no concurrent (or new) snowfall. The typical ground blizzard occurs when an Arctic cold front moves through the region, causing temperatures to drop and winds to increase quite rapidly, often reaching gusts of 50 to 60 mph.

If there are several inches of deep fresh snow on the ground, this strong wind will quickly pick up the snow and create whiteout conditions. Another reason these blizzards are dangerous is the cold temperatures that follow behind the Arctic front. Anyone stranded in their vehicle or forced to walk outside is at risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Always be prepared in the winter months by having a set of gloves, hat, boots, warm shoes and all the accessories needed to keep you warm in cold weather. It wouldn’t hurt to keep a blanket in your car as well as other heating essentials.

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