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Winter Weather - Types of Winter Weather

Winter weather, types of snow storms, and blizzards are the subject of these weather articles.
  1. Snow Basics (3)
  2. Storm Types (7)
  3. White Christmas Statistics (51)
  4. Winter Safety (8)

Snowmageddon 2010

Snowmageddon, or the Blizzard of February 2010, was a massive snow storm that dropped record-breaking snow all across the Mid-Atlantic states.

World's Ugliest Snowman

The World's Ugliest Snowman: Vote now for your favorite ugly snowman!

Ice Storms: Northeast Ice Storm December 2008

The Ice Storm in the Northeast United States December 2008 caused millions of residents to be without power for days. The intense Nor'easter blizzard caused snow from Texas to Maine.

The Perfect Storm - The Halloween Storm of the Century - October 1991

The Perfect Storm occurred around October 31, 1991 as a massive and rare storm. With three meteorological conditions combining to create what has been called the 'Storm of the Century', this Halloween storm will not soon be forgotten. In fact, Sebastian Junger profiled this storm in his novel, The Perfect Storm. A film was later created based on the book.

The Niagara Falls Ice Bridge

The Niagara Falls Ice Bridge is a seasonal winter condition that can occur when mist and ice from the lakes freezes both above and below the falls creating conditions that can make walking on the river possible, although illegal.

Midwest Ice Storm Causes Power Failures and Fear

Ice Storms in the Midwest of the United States cause massive amounts of problems for local residents. Most of Oklahoma is declared a disaster area while looters ransack the buildings still left without power.

Ice Storms Cause Massive Power Failures, Deaths, and Lootings

The ice storms of 2007 have created massive power outages, deaths, and fear among residents in the Midwest. Presidential candidates on the campaign trail had to cancel meetings due to the thick coatings of ice.

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