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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 hour ago

A bomb cyclone is bringing blizzard conditions to the Northeast. So what is a blizzard exactly?

But what, exactly, is a blizzard? A blizzard doesn't always mean "a lot of snow," though it can certainly bring heavy snowfalls, as this storm is expected to along parts of the East Coast. Rather, the National Weather Service defines it as a snowstorm with winds regularly above 35 miles per hour and "considerable falling" or blowing snow for at least three hours.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 hours ago

NYC sees 12,000 flights delayed as nor'easter expected to bring 18 inches of snow

A major East Coast blizzard threatens heavy snow and flooding while The Independent seeks donations to fund on-the-ground reporting and keep news free of paywalls.
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fromsilive
4 months ago

N.Y. weather: Latest forecast for hybrid storm set to bring major coastal flooding to NYC

Coastal New York and New Jersey face prolonged major coastal flooding and 1–3 foot storm surge, with multiple high-tide cycles driven by east/northeast winds.
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