Where is this storm common?
Blizzards can occur in any region of the world that is subject to snow. They are most common in continental interiors of high latitudes where very colld weather is frequent and wind is generated easily. These include Siberia, eastern Europe, some parts of the southern hemisphere, and the Plains of Canada and the United States.
In the United States, blizzards are most common in the Plains states, but blizzards can occur anywhere in the U.S. as long as they are under the correct circumstances. They also occur mostly in the northern regions,primarily the northeast and places like Alaska and Maine. The southern half of the United States is rarely hit with blizzards because of how close they are to the equator. North Dakota, South Dakota, and Western Minnesota have had the most recorded blizzards and the Red River Valley has an annual probability of a blizzard occuring 63% of the time.
Most common cities:
Buffalo- 24%
New York- 20%
Cleveland- 15%
Chicago- 7%
States that have never had a blizzard (that was recorded) during the time span include Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Louisiana.
What is the frequency of this storm?
The continental United States aveages about 11 blizzards a year, but the results vary for different locations around the world. It would be a higher frequency in places with the specific conditions, and a lower frequency for locations with a wamer, dryer climate.
How many deaths has this storm caused in the last 5 years?
In the United States, about 400 people die from blizzards each year, causing about 2,000 American deaths every 5 years caused by blizzards. Many more deaths occur worldwide.
Blizzards can occur in any region of the world that is subject to snow. They are most common in continental interiors of high latitudes where very colld weather is frequent and wind is generated easily. These include Siberia, eastern Europe, some parts of the southern hemisphere, and the Plains of Canada and the United States.
In the United States, blizzards are most common in the Plains states, but blizzards can occur anywhere in the U.S. as long as they are under the correct circumstances. They also occur mostly in the northern regions,primarily the northeast and places like Alaska and Maine. The southern half of the United States is rarely hit with blizzards because of how close they are to the equator. North Dakota, South Dakota, and Western Minnesota have had the most recorded blizzards and the Red River Valley has an annual probability of a blizzard occuring 63% of the time.
Most common cities:
Buffalo- 24%
New York- 20%
Cleveland- 15%
Chicago- 7%
States that have never had a blizzard (that was recorded) during the time span include Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Louisiana.
What is the frequency of this storm?
The continental United States aveages about 11 blizzards a year, but the results vary for different locations around the world. It would be a higher frequency in places with the specific conditions, and a lower frequency for locations with a wamer, dryer climate.
How many deaths has this storm caused in the last 5 years?
In the United States, about 400 people die from blizzards each year, causing about 2,000 American deaths every 5 years caused by blizzards. Many more deaths occur worldwide.