Blizzard vs. Flurry — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Blizzard and Flurry
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Blizzard
A blizzard is a severe snowstorm characterized by strong sustained winds of at least 56 km/h (35 mph) and lasting for a prolonged period of time—typically three hours or more. A ground blizzard is a weather condition where snow is not falling but loose snow on the ground is lifted and blown by strong winds.
Flurry
A brief, light snowfall.
Blizzard
A violent snowstorm with winds blowing at a minimum speed of 35 miles (56 kilometers) per hour and visibility of less than one-quarter mile (400 meters) for three hours.
Flurry
A sudden gust of wind.
Blizzard
A very heavy snowstorm with high winds.
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Flurry
A stirring mass, as of leaves or dust; a shower.
Blizzard
A torrent; a superabundance
A blizzard of phone calls.
Flurry
A sudden burst or commotion; a stir
A flurry of interest in the new product.
A flurry of activity when the plane landed.
Blizzard
A large snowstorm accompanied by strong winds and greatly reduced visibility caused by blowing snow.
Flurry
A short period of active trading, as on a stock exchange.
Blizzard
(figuratively) A large amount of paperwork.
Flurry
To agitate, stir, or confuse.
Blizzard
(figuratively) A large number of similar things.
A blizzard of political ads
Flurry
To move or come down in a flurry.
Blizzard
To fall in windy conditions.
Flurry
A light, brief snowfall.
Blizzard
A gale of piercingly cold wind, usually accompanied with fine and blinding snow; a furious blast.
Flurry
A sudden and brief blast or gust; a light, temporary breeze.
A flurry of wind
Blizzard
A storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds
Flurry
A shower of dust, leaves etc. brought on by a sudden gust of wind.
Blizzard
A series of unexpected and unpleasant occurrences;
A rash of bank robberies
A blizzard of lawsuits
Flurry
(figurative) Any sudden activity; a stir.
The day before the wedding was a flurry of preparations.
Flurry
A snack consisting of soft ice cream mixed with small pieces of fruit, cookie crumbs, etc.
Flurry
The violent spasms of a dying whale.
Flurry
An occurrence of something (countable instances) in large numbers, happening suddenly or in a short period of time.
The fencer landed a flurry of hits on her opponent.
The think piece provoked a flurry of media responses for the remainder of the week.
Flurry
(transitive) To agitate, bewilder, fluster.
Flurry
(intransitive) To move or fall in a flurry.
Flurry
A sudden and brief blast or gust; a light, temporary breeze; as, a flurry of wind.
Flurry
A light shower or snowfall accompanied with wind.
Like a flurry of snow on the whistling wind.
Flurry
Violent agitation; commotion; bustle; hurry.
The racket and flurry of London.
Flurry
The violent spasms of a dying whale.
Flurry
To put in a state of agitation; to excite or alarm.
Flurry
A rapid bustling commotion
Flurry
A light brief snowfall and gust of wind (or something resembling that);
He had to close the window against the flurries
There was a flurry of chicken feathers
Flurry
Move in an agitated or confused manner
Flurry
Cause to feel embarrassment;
The constant attention of the young man confused her
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