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A blizzard is a couple of giant steps above a winter storm. According to the National Weather Service, a storm officially qualifies as a blizzard when winds reach or exceed 35 mph and when the visibility drops to only a quarter mile or less. These conditions need to stay active for at least 3 hours.
The March 13, 1993 storm left 15 dead in Georgia and hundreds more throughout the East Coast. It brought four inches of snow at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and dropped even more snowfall the farther north you went - including as much as three feet to parts of north Georgia.
A deadly winter storm may be winding down for some, but extremely cold weather will persist. Here are the latest updates on power outages and forecasts.
Historic blizzards have caused fatalities, major damage, and lasting infrastructure changes.
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"Winds will pick up in the afternoon and evening, especially near the coast and could create near white-out conditions/near blizzard conditions with winds gusting 30 to 40 mph at times."
As Knoxville braces for the next winter storm, just remember: back in 1993, a blizzard buried the city. Do you remember that storm?
Is another winter storm coming to Delaware? Here's a look at the forecast.
While winter storms are rare in South Carolina, they can cause damage. Here's a look back at the last big snow and ice storm the Upstate saw.
Proactive planning is key to minimizing livestock stress and maintaining gains during extreme winter weather events.
As a major winter weather snow storm nears, you might be asking: What's the difference between a winter storm watch and warning? Here's the answer.