Blizzard-Science Project

Blizzards

Whiteout- a condition of heavily falling or blowing snow in which visibility is poor

Snow Drifts- the deposit of snow created by wind into a mound during snowstorms or blizzards

The warning signs of a blizzard include heavy winds and gray skyline with low clouds or consistent snow fall with heavy clouds

Most blizzards in the US happen in the north east, but blizzards are most common outside the US. A Blizzards are most common in Russia, Europe occasionally gets strong blizzards, Northern Asia has less severe blizzards than Europe, and Canada and Greenland usually have more blizzards than the rest of North America

The Schoolhouse Blizzard (The Children’s Blizzard)

Survival Plan

Stay inside and use whatever source of heat you have. If you have no heat, close off unneeded rooms and stuff towels or rags in cracks under doors. You should also cover windows at night. Eat and drink regularly so that your body can create enough heat and wear loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing . Remove layers of clothing as needed to avoid overheating and sweating. You should have warm clothing, food and water to last for at least 3 days, and a reliable source of heat.

You should try to stay indoors in a room without windows, or if you’re caught outside, make a snow cave and stay inside it. If you can’t evacuate the city you’re in, stay indoors and just wait out the storm and make yourself as visible as possible while being safe

By Frida Silva

What is a Blizzard?

Blizzards can be defined as large amounts of falling snow OR blowing snow with winds over 35 mph and visibility less than 1/4 of a mile for over 3 hours

The blizzard happened in the territories of South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, and the present-day states of Nebraska and Minnesota in 1888.There is no record on the damage done to property by this blizzard

Over 500 people total were killed in this blizzard since it was so sudden. Minnesota accounted for 235 death, mostly children trying to get home from school or stuck in school.

Sources

Grand Lake Blizzard Damage. 2011. GRDA, Oklahoma. Web. 1 Mar 2013. <http://www.grda.com/grand-lake-blizzard-damage/>.

Top 10 Worst Blizzards U.S. History. 2010. TopTenzWeb. 1 Mar 2013. <http://www.toptenz.net/top-10-worst-blizzards-u-s-history.php>.

Pearce, Vanessa. "Blizzards." Windows to the Universe. Windows to the Universe, 1 8 2008. Web. 1 Mar 2013. <http://www.windows2universe.org/earth/Atmosphere/blizzard.html>.

Blizzards usually cause the loss of electrical power due to strong winds and heavy snow, the collapsing of roofs due to the heavy weight of snow, and the freezing of pipes and the cut off of regular fuel sources.