Blzzard CONDITIONS on the way here

[Omaha Steve]

What
Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.
Where
Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east central and northeast Nebraska.
When
From Sunday morning through late Sunday night.
Impacts
Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.
Summary
Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
Issued By
NWS Omaha/Valley NE

[highplainsdem]

2. With that wind speed. Link:

https://www.weather.gov/fgz/WinterStorms

[sheshe2]

4. It says "Blizzard conditions" not a blizzard.

It is the 60MPH winds that makes it so.

[sheshe2]

6. What is a blizzard?

What is a blizzard?
Blizzards are dangerous winter storms that are a combination of blowing snow and wind resulting in very low visibilities. While heavy snowfalls and severe cold often accompany blizzards, they are not required. Sometimes strong winds pick up snow that has already fallen, creating a ground blizzard.

Officially, the National Weather Service defines a blizzard as a storm which contains large amounts of snow OR blowing snow, with winds in excess of 35 mph and visibilities of less than 1/4 mile for an extended period of time (at least 3 hours).

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Blizzards can create life-threatening conditions. Traveling by automobile can become difficult or even impossible due to "whiteout" conditions and drifting snow. Whiteout conditions occur most often with major storms that produce a drier, more powdery snow. In this situation, it doesn't even need to be snowing to produce whiteout conditions, as the snow which is already on the ground is blown around, reducing the visibility to near zero at times.

The strong winds and cold temperatures accompanying blizzards can combine to create another danger. The wind chill factor is the amount of cooling one "feels" due to the combination of wind and temperature. During blizzards, with the combination of cold temperatures and strong winds, very low wind chill values can occur. It is not uncommon in the Midwest to have wind chills below -60F during blizzard conditions.

https://www.weather.gov/fgz/WinterStorms

Ya live and learn.

I thought Illinois was used to blizzards and know them when they see them.

[FSogol]

9. I once ate a blizzard in the library. n/t

[Disaffected]

7. Pshaw. You call that a blizzard??

More like a snow squall.

[madinmaryland]

8. Doesn't this belong in teh Lounge? BUZZARD CONDITIONS??