BLIZZARDS by Emma
What is a Blizzard?
Blizzards are one of the most deadly storms in the world! In a blizzard two things happen: SNOW and STRONG WINDS! Winds can blow 35 miles an hour or more, and heavy snow falls for hours! In New York City in 1888 a blizzard raged for over 36 hours. There was over 20 inches of snow and up to 40 foot snow drifts!
Hazardous Blizzards
Blizzards can kill hundreds of people in one storm. Over 200 people died in the New York City Blizzard of 1888. Many died from hypothermia. If you get hypothermia you can die from the coldness of a blizzard. You can also get frostbite from blizzards. You’ll know if you get frostbite because you will have red and white blotches on your nose, checks, fingers or toes. Even snow storms that are close to being a blizzard can still be severe.
Where and When do Blizzards happen?
Blizzards happened mostly in Canada, Russia and the Northeastern part of the United States. They usually happen during the winter months of December, January, or February.
GLOSSARY (WORDS YOU SHOUD KNOW)
Hypothermia very low body temperature caused by severe cold
Hazardous dangerous unsafe
Severe harsh or cruel
Emma,
ReplyDeleteI really liked this piece...honestly...I really enjoyed it. Your description is great.
One part that I particularly like was when you supported the claim in the "What is a Blizzard" section with, "In New York City in 1888 a blizzard raged for over 36 hours. There was over 20 inches of snow and up to 40 foot snow drifts!
". This is super catchy!
I also liked your separation of topics("What is a Blizzard", "Hazardous Blizzards", "Where and When do Blizzards Happen"). This is an advanced style of writing that a lot of authors use. Good idea!
Will talk soon,
Kyle