When do blizzards occur?

Heavy snowstorms with accumulations of over a foot in depth are common in the winter along the eastern seaboard of the United States. Yet blizzard warnings are rare in the area. read more

Blizzards in the Great Plains most frequently occur during the winter, but they have taken place in the spring and autumn as well. Blizzards also commonly occur along the immediate coastal areas and nearshore waters of the Northeast and the Great Lakes. read more

When: Blizzards occur during a county's cold season which is usually anytime between late fall and early spring. T he weather would probably be around 20 degrees Fahrenheit for a massive blizzard to occur. In order to be considered a blizzard, the snowstorm would contain winds in excess or 35 mph, 1/4 of a mile visibility or less. read more