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

The National Weather Service says a blizzard is coming to northern Iowa. What exactly is a blizzard? Here's what to know.

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, ...

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, ...

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?

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 ...

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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, ...