wow that is some blizzard conditions there...
total white out
total white out
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In a white out, visibility would be limited to the black objects in the foreground.
Total white out is when you can't see 5 feet ahead in heavy or blowing snow. The picture shows just fine snow mist with easily 100 yards of visibility. I've had white out that prevents seeing 15 ft from my front door to the walkway that leads to my driveway.
I have some generic solar panels. 25 watt units. Even with snow they will generate enough to charge a cell phone in mid day sun. Insolation is inadequate in my location to waste money trying to run my house on solar panels. It's marginal even on a clear day.