What’s A Ground Blizzard? Think Nature’s Snow Globe | Weather.com
February 14, 2026Updated: February 14, 2026, 12:00 pm ESTPublished: February 14, 2026, 12:00 pm EST

Discover the intensity of a ground blizzard, a winter phenomenon where strong winds blow existing snow across the surface, reducing visibility and creating dangerous travel conditions even without new snowfall. High winds lift loose snow from roads, fields, and open areas, producing whiteout conditions and drifting snow that can cover cars, sidewalks, and power lines.

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