Winter is coming, already here in some parts, and with the cold weather is a number of unfamiliar types of storms.

A blizzard warning is in place across much of northern Iowa for Sunday, Dec. 28. What do forecasters say is a blizzard? ...

You’ve heard the word. But what exactly is a blizzard, and what should you do to prepare for one? When you hear there’s going to be a blizzard, what comes to mind? Lots of snow? Wind? A tasty snack?

DES MOINES, Iowa — From heavy snow to wind and frigid cold, Iowa is well-equipped to handle severe winter weather. But some winter storms, known as "blizzards," can cause dangerous travel conditions ...

Have you wondered what actually makes a blizzard different from just a snowstorm? AccuWeather has the answers. "There must be heavy snow or building snow, winds must be greater than 35 miles per hour, ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. “Blizzard” is a frequently misused weather ...

AND SOLID. CINDY: EXACTLY. YOU KW,NO IT WAS INEVITABLE WE WOULD GET A BIG STORM EVENTUALLY AND THIS IS LOONG LIKE A HEAVY SNOWFALL FOR A LOT OF US BUT THE QUESTION IS WILL WE GETHE T CRITERIA TO MEET ...

Most people think a blizzard is when lots of snow falls, let's say one to two feet. That is often the case, but not always. Blizzards are actually defined by a combination of snow, wind, visibility, ...

Have you wondered what actually makes a blizzard different from just a snowstorm? AccuWeather has the answers. "There must be heavy snow or building snow, winds must be greater than 35 miles per hour, ...