Blowing snow, the Glossary
Blowing snow is snow lifted from the surface by the wind, at eye level or more, that will reduce visibility.[1]
Table of Contents
13 relations: American Meteorological Society, Blizzard, Blowing snow advisory, Convection, Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies, Ground blizzard, METAR, Severe weather terminology (Canada), Snow, Snow squall, Snowdrift, Whiteout (weather), World Meteorological Organization.
American Meteorological Society
The American Meteorological Society (AMS) is a scientific and professional organization in the United States promoting and disseminating information about the atmospheric, oceanic, and hydrologic sciences.
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Blizzard
A blizzard is a severe snowstorm characterized by strong sustained winds and low visibility, lasting for a prolonged period of time—typically at least three or four hours. Blowing snow and blizzard are snow or ice weather phenomena.
Blowing snow advisory
A blowing snow advisory was issued by the National Weather Service of the United States when wind driven snow reduces surface visibility and possibly hampers traveling.
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Convection
Convection is single or multiphase fluid flow that occurs spontaneously due to the combined effects of material property heterogeneity and body forces on a fluid, most commonly density and gravity (see buoyancy).
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Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies
The Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies (CIMSS) is a research institute where scientists study the use of data from geostationary and polar orbit weather satellites to improve forecasts of weather (including tropical cyclones and severe storms. CIMSS was formed through a Memorandum of Understanding between the University of Wisconsin–Madison, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
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Ground blizzard
Ground blizzard refers to a weather condition where loose snow or ice on the ground is lifted and blown by strong winds. Blowing snow and ground blizzard are snow or ice weather phenomena.
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METAR is a format for reporting weather information.
Severe weather terminology (Canada)
This article describes severe weather terminology used by the Meteorological Service of Canada, a branch within Environment and Climate Change Canada.
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Snow
Snow comprises individual ice crystals that grow while suspended in the atmosphere—usually within clouds—and then fall, accumulating on the ground where they undergo further changes.
Snow squall
A snow squall, or snowsquall, is a sudden moderately heavy snowfall with blowing snow and strong, gusty surface winds. Blowing snow and snow squall are snow or ice weather phenomena.
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Snowdrift
A snowdrift is a deposit of snow sculpted by wind into a mound during a snowstorm. Blowing snow and snowdrift are snow or ice weather phenomena.
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Whiteout (weather)
Whiteout, white-out, or milky weather is a weather condition in which the contours and landmarks in a snow-covered zone become almost indistinguishable. Blowing snow and Whiteout (weather) are snow or ice weather phenomena.
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World Meteorological Organization
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for promoting international cooperation on atmospheric science, climatology, hydrology and geophysics.
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References
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blowing_snow
Also known as Drifting snow.