Blizzard Watch: Is it a Blizzard?

Is it a blizzard or not? These are confusing times. How do you identify if a blizzard has been in your area? With our handy guide, of course.

Is it a blizzard?

While there is snow present, this definitely was not the result of a blizzard.

Verdict: Minor snowfall, not a blizzard

Is it a blizzard?

See that whiteout area in the middle? That might just be a blizzard. Luckily it’s down there, not where you are.

Verdict: It’s a distinct possibility.

Is it a blizzard?

That’s either dirt on the lens, or some incriminating snowflakes. This looks like snowfall developing into a blizzard. Probably.

Verdict: Definitely snowfall going on here.

Is it a blizzard?

Yep, that sure was all right.

Verdict: Wow that was one heck of a blizzard!

Is it a blizzard?

Nope, that’s just a beautiful sunset. You can tell because the sky has color in it.

Verdict: Not even remotely.

Is it a blizzard?

Snowfall in progress and the town has disappeared. Either someone took an eraser to the scenery, or you’re actually in a blizzard.

Verdict: Heck yeah, it’s a blizzard!

Is it a blizzard?

That might be a blizzard over there, but it could just be some extreme rain, too. We don’t know, because we’re not over there.

Verdict: It’s possible, but unlikely.

Is it a blizzard?

This definitely looks like the aftermath of a good old fashioned blizzard.

Verdict: How am I getting my car out of the driveway, exactly?

Is it a blizzard?

That’s certainly quite a bit of snowfall, but it looks like the worst of it is over…for now. Maybe there was a blizzard here at one point, but it’s gone now.

Verdict: Past blizzard shenanigans have definitely happened here.

Is it a blizzard?

…now let’s not be silly.

Verdict: If it looks like this, it is absolutely not a blizzard.