How Blizzards Form When Snow Isn’t Falling - Videos from The Weather Channel
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How Blizzards Form When Snow Isn’t Falling

February 9, 2026

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.