blizzards by Xenia Gomez https://padlet.com/xenia_gmz/pqrp9mcwm8yk by Xenia and Clarice en-us 2017-10-12 16:27:53 UTC 2025-05-02 07:51:28 UTC hello@padlet.com Fun facts! xenia_gmz https://padlet.com/xenia_gmz/pqrp9mcwm8yk/wish/196521867 - blizzards can have faster winds than hurricanes. (35 mph)
-blizzards can last more than 5 days.
- blizzard usually occur 2 times in the  winter
- you can last 3 weeks without food, 3 days without water 
]]> 2017-10-12 16:36:15 UTC https://padlet.com/xenia_gmz/pqrp9mcwm8yk/wish/196521867 W & W xenia_gmz https://padlet.com/xenia_gmz/pqrp9mcwm8yk/wish/196894206 where: anywhere it snows
when: anytime of day, in very cold places, any time of year.*
* other places normally twice a winter]]> 2017-10-13 16:46:16 UTC https://padlet.com/xenia_gmz/pqrp9mcwm8yk/wish/196894206 Forecasting xenia_gmz https://padlet.com/xenia_gmz/pqrp9mcwm8yk/wish/197465247 wind speed- at least 35 mph
temperature - below 20* F
time - at least 3 hrs
intensity scales - none]]> 2017-10-16 17:01:53 UTC https://padlet.com/xenia_gmz/pqrp9mcwm8yk/wish/197465247 Damage xenia_gmz https://padlet.com/xenia_gmz/pqrp9mcwm8yk/wish/197468261 agricultural - some animal and plant casualties
city -few human casualties, and material destruction. 
people and animals outside probably died of hypothermia. ]]> 2017-10-16 17:07:45 UTC https://padlet.com/xenia_gmz/pqrp9mcwm8yk/wish/197468261 Formation xenia_gmz https://padlet.com/xenia_gmz/pqrp9mcwm8yk/wish/197608667 when warm moist air rises over cold air and creates a cold front , and heavy wind, at least 35 mph. there has to be clouds, which drop snow, and makes a blizzard.
 ]]> 2017-10-17 00:35:52 UTC https://padlet.com/xenia_gmz/pqrp9mcwm8yk/wish/197608667 Safety Outside xenia_gmz https://padlet.com/xenia_gmz/pqrp9mcwm8yk/wish/197623913 -find shelter
-avoid getting wet
-if needed, make fire, it will keep you warm and dry
stay hydrated, do not eat snow without melting it`
`you can melt snow by using a heat source or indirect body heat.]]> 2017-10-17 02:06:23 UTC https://padlet.com/xenia_gmz/pqrp9mcwm8yk/wish/197623913 Safety Inside xenia_gmz https://padlet.com/xenia_gmz/pqrp9mcwm8yk/wish/197626816 - stay in one room
- keep the sunlight in
- at night, cover windows
-stay hydrated]]> 2017-10-17 02:25:05 UTC https://padlet.com/xenia_gmz/pqrp9mcwm8yk/wish/197626816 Safety in a Car xenia_gmz https://padlet.com/xenia_gmz/pqrp9mcwm8yk/wish/197629836 - crack the windows for a little fresh air
- make yourself noticeable*
- continue moving}
try not to get depressed or overly stressed
*tie bright colored fabrics and plastics to the car
}at least once an hour]]> 2017-10-17 02:47:04 UTC https://padlet.com/xenia_gmz/pqrp9mcwm8yk/wish/197629836 Survival Kit xenia_gmz https://padlet.com/xenia_gmz/pqrp9mcwm8yk/wish/197632015 2017-10-17 03:03:48 UTC https://padlet.com/xenia_gmz/pqrp9mcwm8yk/wish/197632015 The Blizzard of 1972 Feb 3-8 xenia_gmz https://padlet.com/xenia_gmz/pqrp9mcwm8yk/wish/197897038 Casualties - 4000
villages destroyed - 200
feet of snow - 26]]> 2017-10-17 16:39:58 UTC https://padlet.com/xenia_gmz/pqrp9mcwm8yk/wish/197897038 Watch vs. Warning xenia_gmz https://padlet.com/xenia_gmz/pqrp9mcwm8yk/wish/198063447 watch -  the conditions are favorable ( ex: wind speed 35 mph, below freezing temperature, )
warning - storm has developed ( ex: there is a blizzard going on)]]> 2017-10-18 00:54:51 UTC https://padlet.com/xenia_gmz/pqrp9mcwm8yk/wish/198063447 Climatology Importance xenia_gmz https://padlet.com/xenia_gmz/pqrp9mcwm8yk/wish/198064728 Climatology
why it's important: 
-predicts weather
- everyone is affected by weather]]> 2017-10-18 01:01:28 UTC https://padlet.com/xenia_gmz/pqrp9mcwm8yk/wish/198064728 Threat? xenia_gmz https://padlet.com/xenia_gmz/pqrp9mcwm8yk/wish/198070511 Yes and no, it doesn't normally snow here, but we are close enough to the sea to get enough moisture.]]> 2017-10-18 01:34:41 UTC https://padlet.com/xenia_gmz/pqrp9mcwm8yk/wish/198070511