Blizzards are not just snowstorms. Blizzards blow large amounts of snow with high winds of 35 miles per hour plus. The wind chill factor factor can be dangerous. Wind chill factor is the temperature outside combined with the blowing winds that make it feel extremely cold. Extreme wind chills can sometimes result in frostbite, which can freeze peoples ears, toes or even fingers.

An extreme blizzard can dump many feet of snow bring a city to a full stop.