Winter weather, types of snow storms, and blizzards are the subject of these weather articles.
Do you have cabin fever? Thinking of things to do when you are snowed in can be a challenge. Especially if the electricity is out, you often have to get creative in the ways you keep yourself and your family entertained. Submit your best ideas for keeping warm and keeping busy when the snow flies and leaves you trapped in your house indefinitely.
The World's Ugliest Snowman: Vote now for your favorite ugly snowman!
The five main types of winter precipitation are listed and explained including outside educational links for families to create winter safety and emergency kits. Compare the types of snow storms that could hit your area!
Why is snow white? The color of snow is white, but sometimes not. While this question may seem simple, you may be surprised at the answer.
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.
Blizzards - How to survive a blizzard or snow storm may be a skill you would not expect to need in your lifetime, but there are hundreds of deaths every year as a result of getting stuck in the cold. Imagine being snowed into your house or being stranded in a car during a blizzard. Would you know how to survive? Here, this advice could save you life!
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, [i]The Perfect Storm[/i]. A film was later created based on the book.
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.
Freezing rain is a winter precipitation type that can be deadly. Learn what causes freezing rain, how freezing rain forms, and the differences between freezing rain and sleet or snow formation.
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.
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.
Your local news may give the weather reports and winter storm watches and warnings, but do you know the difference? Learn the elements of a winter snow storm and how to proerly prepare your family for any winter hazards in the home and in your car. Don't be a victim of a blizzard or ice storm!
Learn to create a family disaster plan, use a weather radio, plan for an automobile emergency, or survive the ravages of the freezing winter weather. Each step will show you how to survive by being prepared in the event of a natural disaster or severe storm, especially in the winter season.
Although snow storms are common in many regions of the world, a winter storm is defined by three main ingredients, moisture, lift, and temperature.
Learn to create a family disaster plan, use a weather radio, plan for an automobile emergency, or survive the ravages of the freezing winter weather.
Learn to create a family disaster plan, use a weather radio, plan for an automobile emergency, or survive the ravages of the freezing winter weather. Each step will show you how to survive by being prepared in the event of a natural disaster or severe storm, especially in the winter season.
The biggest concerns with winter storms are losses of heat, power, telephone service, and a shortage of supplies. This is especially critical if snow storms and blizzard conditions continue for more than a day. So, to prevent disasters, learn to make emergency kits for the home and your car while creating a family disaster plan for all weather emergencies.
Although the severity of a winter storm depends on your location, your winter preparation could prevent an accidental death due to exposure. Here are the facts on winter exposure deaths.
Noreaster storms are a winter weather condition commonly associated with the Northeastern United States. These blizzard like conditions cause power outages, deep snow, icy road conditions and more.
