whiteout

noun

white·out ˈ(h)wīt-ˌau̇t

: a surface weather condition in a snow-covered area (such as a polar region) in which no object casts a shadow, the horizon cannot be seen, and only dark objects are discernible

also : a blizzard that severely reduces visibility

Examples of whiteout in a Sentence

We got caught in a whiteout.

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Reminded me of getting caught in scary whiteouts along Lake Ontario. —

Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2024 Strong winds are expected to accompany the snow, which could result in whiteout conditions. —

Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2024 On Tuesday they were hampered by whiteout conditions and strong winds that prevented searchers from reaching the higher elevations of the peak. —

Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 15 May 2024 The roadway remained closed Monday morning after the icy mix turned to blowing snow and created whiteout conditions. —

Robert Shackelford, CNN, 25 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for whiteout