[bliz-erd] 
| 1. | Meteorology.
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| 2. | an inordinately large amount all at one time; avalanche: a blizzard of Christmas cards. |
| 3. | to snow as a blizzard: Looks as though it's going to blizzard tonight. |
| bliz·zard (blĭz'ərd) n.
[Perhaps of imitative origin.] |
| blizzard (blĭz'ərd) Pronunciation Key
A violent snowstorm with winds blowing at a minimum speed of 56 km (35 mi) per hour and visibility of less 400 m (0.25 mi) for three hours. |
blizzard
severe weather condition that is distinguished by low temperatures, strong winds, and large quantities of either falling or blowing snow. The U.S. Weather Service defines a blizzard as a storm with winds of more than 56 km (35 miles) per hour and enough snow to limit visibility to 150 m (500 feet) or less. A severe blizzard has winds of over 72 km (45 miles) per hour, visibility near zero, and temperatures of -12 C (10 F) or lower. A ground blizzard occurs when there is no falling snow, but snow is drifting and blowing near the ground
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