Blizzards

High winds. Low visibility. The snow is still coming down. You're stuck outside. Do you stay with the car or try go out and look for help?

This week, Marina and Fin discuss blizzards from a meteorological lens, recent cases, how to prepare for blizzards, and what to do if you're caught in the middle of one.

• Sources

  • https://www.ready.gov/winter-weather

  • https://www.ready.gov/winter-weather-safety-social-media-toolkit

  • https://www.weather.gov/safety/winter-during

  • https://blog.nols.edu/2020/01/13/how-to-build-snow-shelter

  • https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/maybe-its-cold-outside

  • https://uncw.edu/seahawksafety/documents/winterstormpreparedness_redcross.pdf

  • https://scied.ucar.edu/learning-zone/storms/blizzards

  • https://www.weather.gov/media/pah/WeatherEducation/winterweathersafety.pdf

  • https://www.dryadbushcraft.co.uk/bushcraft-how-to/obtaining-water-from-snow-and-ice

  • https://www.myopencountry.com/can-you-melt-snow-and-drink-it/

  • https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/15/us/winter-storm-preparation-groceries-wellness/index.html

  • https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hikers-survival-story-madison-popolizio-blake-alois-adirondaks-algonquin-peak/

  • https://dailygazette.com/2016/12/13/hiker-recounts-harrowing-tale-of-survival/

  • https://www.countryliving.com/life/news/a41004/couple-survives-48-hours-lost-in-blizzard-on-mountain/

  • https://people.com/human-interest/college-couple-survives-three-days-in-blizzard/

  • https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a38883045/electric-cars-snow-cold-fact-check/

  • https://www.wivb.com/weather/buffalo-blizzard-2022/death-toll-from-blizzard-in-wny-reaches-44/

  • https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/content/news/Cold-air-can-damage-your-teeth-411582425.html