Transcript Blizzards - MrsMcDanielsWikiPage

Snowstorm Spark
By Sidney Zarnich and Katy Highers
What is a blizzard?
• I mean really, everybody tells you that
blizzards can be extreme but what are they?
• Blizzards are intense winter storms with winds
of 35 m.p.h. or higher with falling and/or
blowing snow to reduce visibility below ¼ mile
for at least three hours.
How does it form?
• Warm air must rise over cold air. Wind can
either pull cold air from the poles to the
equator or wind pulls warm air from the
equator to the poles. The air is brought
together and a front is formed which causes
precipitating snow!!
Chilly Charts
What season?
In Alaska & the Poles they come year round
but everywhere else they come only in the
winter.
How to stay safe
To be prepared for winter storms have:
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a battery powered radio and extra batteries
Extra canned food
Flashlights and battery power lamps
Wood for fireplace
Drinks
Wintry Video Links
• http://www.accuweather.com/video-ondemand.asp?video=3951345001
• People,……
• Please watch this video segment.
Facts that are Fun Fun Fun!!
• The most powerful blizzard in Colorado was The Blizzard of
1982 which covered the city of Denver in several feet of snow.
Blizzards are the most powerful type of snow weather
Blizzards can sometimes cover entire cars with snow!!
Q&A
In what state do blizzards happen year round?
a. Colorado
b. Florida
c. Alaska
d. South Dakota
Awesome Answer
Alaska! Brrr…
? More Questions?
• Which place was the snow video about?
• a. Northern California
• b. Colorado
• c. Alaska
Answer
• Northern California
?Question?
• THINK THINK THINK!!
• How do blizzards form?
• a. warm air is pulled to cold air and a front
forms which causes snow.
• b. cold air comes into a cloud and makes
snow.
Awesome answer
• A is the awesome answer!!
• KATY: “ I like learning about severe weather!!
And Tsunamis”
• SIDNEY: “I think that all Webquest learning
ROCKS! Peace.”
• Katy: “I think learning about weather words is
fun.
What we loved about WebQuest!!