CNN's Derek Van Dam explains which weather conditions must occur before a snow storm can be called a blizzard. A ground blizzard has no falling snow; instead, it blows around snow that had fallen before the blizzard kicked up. Ben Hasty/MediaNews Group/Reading Eagle/Getty ImagesAwareness and avoidance are your best weapons against blizzards and other bad winter weather. "Have alternate plans for your travel, and if weather conditions are looking increasingly unfavorable, use those alternate plans or delay travel." Make sure your phone is fully chargedWhat if you run into bad winter weather?

Source: CNN October 31, 2021 18:57 UTC