1. By: Hope Wagner Samantha Schmucker Ashlynn Kent. . .
Blizzards . .
Blizzards . . . . .
By:
Hope Wagner
Samantha Schmucker
Ashlynn Kent
By:
Hope Wagner
Samantha Schmucker
Ashylnn Kent .

2. Formation of Blizzards
Cold air (below freezing) is needed to form snow-air must be cold in clouds and ground level or snow will turn into freezing rain
Moisture in the air is needed to make clouds and precipitation-water vapor in air forms clouds/precipitation
Warm air must rise over cold air-warm and cold air must come together to form a front that brings snow

3. Damages
If stuck outside or in cars you may develop- hypothermia, frostbite, wind chill, or DEATH
Kill or bury animals
Knock down trees, utility poles, or power lines
In Alaska winds can damage roofs and other structures

4. Likely Occurrence of Blizzards in U.S.A.
Blizzard country-mid western U.S. and central Canada
Blizzard state- South Dakota

5. Worst Blizzards in History
The “Great White Death”
Occurred in blizzard country Colorado/Wyoming and the west
Series of blizzards lasting seven long weeks
Snow drifts up to 30ft high
Stranded hundreds

6. Worst Blizzards in History
Occurred in South Dakota
Killed thousands of cattle
Ruined cattlemen financially
The Blizzard of 1905

7. Worst Blizzards in History
Worst blizzard ever recorded in Chicago
More then 52cm of snow in 29 hr. and 8 min
Airports closed for three days
Trains froze and buses were stranded
Chicago, January 26-27,1967

8. Most Recent Blizzard in U.S.A
Madison Wisconsin December 2009
More then 19 in. of snow fell
17 deaths
Hit the Midwest and upstate New York
It hit from Nebraska to Illinois
Des Moines, Iowa had in. of snow

9. Blizzard Safety If your outside try to find shelter
Make sure you have wood or coal for heating
You should have a flash light and a battery operated radio or TV
Lamps, Candles, and matches
You should keep yourself hydrated
Try to stay dry and warm

10. Interesting Facts Temp. drop + Snow for 3hr. = Blizzard
Snow is a great insulator, 10 in. of fresh snow is the same as a 6in. lay of fiberglass insulation
70% of deaths occur in automobiles
About 25% of deaths are people caught outside during the storm
Most deaths are males over 40 years old

11. Bibliography
search- Blizzard paralyzes much of Midwest Blizzard of 2009 in Wisconsin
“Blizzards” - Steven Otfinoski
“Blizzards” Michael Allaby