ground blizzard

A ground blizzard is a severe weather event characterized by strong winds and snow, but without falling snow. Instead, existing snow on the ground is picked up and blown around, significantly reducing visibility to 0.4 km (0.25 mile) or less. This phenomenon is often accompanied by low temperatures and winds exceeding 56 km/h (35 mph) for at least three hours. The term originated in the central United States, where these storms are typically caused by northwesterly winds following winter low-pressure systems. A notable historical event was the Great Blizzard of 1888, which impacted the U.S. Atlantic coast, causing extensive damage and fatalities due to heavy snowfall, high winds, and extreme cold.12