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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Minnesota forecasters called for gusty winds throughout the day, creating the potential for whiteout conditions. —

arkansasonline.com, 20 Dec. 2024 The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a wave of recent winter weather alerts across the country, with some areas facing whiteout conditions during blizzards and power outages. —

Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024 Lake effect snow bands could create heavy snow squalls and the strong winds will lead to rapidly fluctuating visibilities with near whiteout conditions possible. —

Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 13 Dec. 2024 Snow squalls are defined by the agency as quick-moving weather events associated with sudden whiteout conditions and falling temperatures. —

Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 4 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for whiteout