[dfwgator]

It’s a “Blizzard”.

[metmom]

No. In Buffalo they are having a blizzard.

Blizzards have very specific criteria to meet to be classified as such.

https://w1.weather.gov/glossary/index.php?word=blizzard

Blizzard

(abbrev. BLZD)- A blizzard means that the following conditions are expected to prevail for a period of 3 hours or longer:

-Sustained wind or frequent gusts to 35 miles an hour or greater; and
-Considerable falling and/or blowing snow (i.e., reducing visibility frequently to less than 1/4 mile)

Blizzard Warning

Issued for winter storms with sustained or frequent winds of 35 mph or higher with considerable falling and/or blowing snow that frequently reduces visibility to 1/4 of a mile or less. These conditions are expected to prevail for a minimum of 3 hours.

Ground Blizzard Warning

When blizzard conditions are solely caused by blowing and drifting snow.