The 2011 Groundhog Day Blizzard Katherine Isabella English & Economics College of Arts and Sciences.

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The 2011 Groundhog Day Blizzard Katherine Isabella English & Economics College of Arts and Sciences

What Is a Blizzard? Weather Related Blizzards vs. Dairy Queen Blizzards Conditions occur 3+ hours: Conditions occur 3+ hours: Wind speed greater than 35 mph Wind speed greater than 35 mph Visibility not greater than 1/4 th a mile Visibility not greater than 1/4 th a mile Conditions occur 3+ hours: Conditions occur 3+ hours: Wind speed greater than 35 mph Wind speed greater than 35 mph Visibility not greater than 1/4 th a mile Visibility not greater than 1/4 th a mile High in sugar, fat, carbohydrates, and deliciousness High in sugar, fat, carbohydrates, and deliciousness Filled with candy, cookies, or fruit Filled with candy, cookies, or fruit Sold in a small, medium, or large Sold in a small, medium, or large High in sugar, fat, carbohydrates, and deliciousness High in sugar, fat, carbohydrates, and deliciousness Filled with candy, cookies, or fruit Filled with candy, cookies, or fruit Sold in a small, medium, or large Sold in a small, medium, or large

Where Blizzards Occur

How Blizzards Form

Groundhog Day Blizzard (2011)

Before the Storm Well forecast Many cities had already used up their snow removal budget Super Bowl travel warnings State of emergencies issued

Groundhog Day Blizzard (2011) Snow o Snow Drifts Winds Cold Temperatures Hail Lightning

Where the Storm Hit

Chicago & the Blizzard City brought to a standstill Up to 2 feet of snow Peak wind of 70 mph Snow stayed on ground for 16 days after storm

Pictures from the Blizzard

Records Set by the Blizzard Chicago, Illinois Rockford, Illinois Tulsa, Oklahoma

The High Cost of the Groundhog Day Blizzard 36 people lost their lives $ billion in losses Problems with: o Power outages o Abandoned cars o Snow removal o Low visibility o Stressed roofs o Flight cancellations

Losses by State Illinois - $400 million Indiana - $157 million Iowa - $70 million Kentucky - $96 million Maryland - $184 million Massachusetts - $265 million Michigan - $251 million Minnesota - $167 million Missouri - $162 million New Jersey - $289 million New York - $700 million Ohio - $300 million Pennsylvania - $370 million Utah - $66 million Virginia - $260 million Wisconsin - $149 million

Benefits of the Storm Deep South Southern Plains West Much needed rain Moisture For Southern Plains Broke up fog

Did the Groundhog See Its Shadow? Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow! Early spring predicted

To Summarize… Blizzards are no joke! o Mostly happen in northern plains of the U.S., but can happen wherever there is wind and snow o Have the power to shut down cities o Can lead to loss of life and massive profit losses

Questions?Questions?

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