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Of the three types of blizzards, ground blizzards significantly impact people. The strong winds and reduced visibility can affect all types of travel.

The majority of blizzards are nor'easters blizzards, storms that gather moisture from the Atlantic Ocean as they travel up the east coast of the United States. These storms spin counterclockwise and cause significant flooding by bringing heavy rain or snow anywhere from Delaware to Maine. Lake effect blizzards are rare and typically start in Canada or across the Great Lakes, and occur when cold air picks up moisture as it moves over a large body of water. The mixture of the cold air and moisture produces heavy snowfall in a short amount of time. Effects of Blizzards The type of blizzard a geographical area receives can have a huge impact on that area, depending on the severity of the storm and how many people live there. Blizzards typically cause

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Facing the Weather: Blizzards