Blizzard Location
How common is this disaster?
Blizzards are not that common in the U.S; they rarely occur.Warm air must rise over cold air and winds need to move 35 miles per hour or greater for a blizzard to happen.
Where does this disaster normally occur?
In the U.S blizzards are most likely to happen in the upper Midwest and the Great Plains but occur in most areas of the country. They often occur any where snow falls. Some areas are more likely to get hit then others.
During what time of year does the disaster often occur?
A blizzard normally occurs during the winter but can happen at the very beginning of spring in some places.
How often can you expect this disaster?
10.7 blizzards each year.
Blizzard history in the united states
"Storm of the Century"
Causing of 300 deaths!! Starting from Canada reaching as far south as Jacksonville, Florida
"The kick boxer storm"
January 27-28 the blizzard dumped about 28-inches of snow on Washington dc
"The great blizzard of 1888"
More than 400 people died during this blizzard on march 11 through march 14 the blizzard dumped 40 to 50 inches of snow on to Connecticut, Massachusetts
Blizzards are not that common in the U.S; they rarely occur.Warm air must rise over cold air and winds need to move 35 miles per hour or greater for a blizzard to happen.
Where does this disaster normally occur?
In the U.S blizzards are most likely to happen in the upper Midwest and the Great Plains but occur in most areas of the country. They often occur any where snow falls. Some areas are more likely to get hit then others.
During what time of year does the disaster often occur?
A blizzard normally occurs during the winter but can happen at the very beginning of spring in some places.
How often can you expect this disaster?
10.7 blizzards each year.
Blizzard history in the united states
"Storm of the Century"
Causing of 300 deaths!! Starting from Canada reaching as far south as Jacksonville, Florida
"The kick boxer storm"
January 27-28 the blizzard dumped about 28-inches of snow on Washington dc
"The great blizzard of 1888"
More than 400 people died during this blizzard on march 11 through march 14 the blizzard dumped 40 to 50 inches of snow on to Connecticut, Massachusetts