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blowing snow warning [1 record]

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Record 1 2015-04-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
DEF

A warning issued by Environment Canada's Meteorological Service [of Canada] (MSC) for wind-driven snow that reduces visibility to near-whiteout conditions.

OBS

A blowing snow event is less extreme than a blizzard in duration and/or visibility.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
DEF

Avertissement émis par le Service météorologique du Canada (SMC) d'Environnement Canada pour alerter le public dans les situations de neige balayée par le vent qui rend la visibilité quasiment nulle de manière généralisée.

OBS

Un événement de poudrerie élevée est moins extrême qu'un blizzard en durée et en visibilité.

Spanish

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