Blizzard vs. Tempest — What's the Difference?

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.

A violent windstorm, frequently accompanied by rain, snow, or hail.

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.

Furious agitation, commotion, or tumult; an uproar

A very heavy snowstorm with high winds.

To cause a tempest around or in.

A torrent; a superabundance

A storm, especially one with severe winds.

A large snowstorm accompanied by strong winds and greatly reduced visibility caused by blowing snow.

Any violent tumult or commotion.

(figuratively) A large amount of paperwork.

(obsolete) A fashionable social gathering; a drum.

(figuratively) A large number of similar things.

To storm.

To fall in windy conditions.

To disturb, as by a tempest.

A gale of piercingly cold wind, usually accompanied with fine and blinding snow; a furious blast.

An extensive current of wind, rushing with great velocity and violence, and commonly attended with rain, hail, or snow; a furious storm.

A storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds

Fig.: Any violent tumult or commotion; as, a political tempest; a tempest of war, or of the passions.

A series of unexpected and unpleasant occurrences;

To disturb as by a tempest.

To storm.

A violent commotion or disturbance;

(literary) a violent wind;