Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Weather Explained: Snowdrift


What is a snowdrift?
When snow is falling and wind is blowing, the wind blows the snow against a wall or solid object. A snowdrift looks like a big hill. In the Blizzard of 2011, snowdrifts were as high as 5 feet and over.

Are snowdrifts dangerous?
Snowdrifts can bury cars, stop people from being able to open front doors, and be hazardous in general.

What does a snowdrift look like?
(image from kevinmd.com)

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