blizzard warning

Severe snow forecast

A blizzard warning is an alert issued by weather services when a severe winter storm is imminent or occurring, typically with sustained winds of 35 mph or higher, heavy snow, and visibility reduced to near zero for at least three hours.

The warning signals dangerous travel conditions and potential life-threatening cold: Schools closed ahead of the blizzard warning.

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