A blizzard is a severe meteorological event defined by prolonged, heavy snowfall combined with strong, sustained winds. These intense winds are responsible for blizzards' defining characteristic: severely reduced visibility, often due to the lofting of snow and ice particles, creating blowing snow conditions. Such storms can result in drastic temperature drops, rapid accumulation of snow, and sustained high wind speeds, leading to extreme weather phenomena. The combination of low atmospheric pressure, moisture availability, and significant wind energy creates the conditions necessary for a powerful and widespread storm system.