Blizzards
Published on Nov 20, 2015
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FACTS
- A blizzard is a severe snow storm with winds in excess of 35 mph and visibility of less than a quarter mile for more than 3 hours.
- Blizzards occur after snowfall when high winds cause whiteouts and snowdrifts, which decrease visibly
- The first blizzard to be declared a federal emergency was in 1977, affecting uptown New York and southern ohio.
- Traveling by car or foot is highly discouraged during blizzard conditions. It increases the chance of hypothermia, accident, and death.
- Rochester, ny is said to be the snowiest large city in the us, accumulating an average of 94 in of snow every year
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WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT TO SCIENCE?
- When the snow in a blizzard melts, the snow turns to water.
- The snow builds up the water temperature.
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WHEN BLIZZARDS FORM.
- Cold air below freezing makes snow by freezing the water particles in the clouds.
- Snow comes down, lots of snow, and the wind blows a lot.
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MORE FACTS.!😉
- The first blizzard to be declared a federal emergency was in 1977, affecting upstate New York and southern Ohio. The storm's accumulation was only about 12 inches over five days, but the winds were deadly. Traveling by car or foot is highly discouraged during blizzard conditions. It increases the chance of hypothermia, accident and death A lot of blizzards come from nor'easters, which form along the East Coast and move parallel to the coast.
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MORE. 😐
- When a blizzard is in the forecast, you may receive a “Winter Storm Watch”, which means there is a possibility of a storm taking effect, or a “Winter Storm Warning”, which implies a storm is on the way or already taking place
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THIS IS THE LAST OF FACTS. 😊
- It’s very important to take these warnings seriously. Once you receive a storm warning, get prepared. You could lose electricity (which includes hot water and heat), so stock up on non-perishable foods, blankets, flashlights, extra batteries, and candles.
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REFERENCES! :D
- Picture on slides 1-8 are found from haiku deck
- Faces on slide 2, 6, and 7 were found on www.do something.org/trips and/tools11--facts-about-blizzards
- Slide 3 is an answer given by me Procter.
- Slide 4 was found on local.msn.com
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