Blizzard vs. Tempest

Blizzardnoun

A large snowstorm accompanied by strong winds and greatly reduced visibility caused by blowing snow.

Blizzardnoun

(figuratively) A large amount of paperwork.

Blizzardnoun

(figuratively) A large number of similar things.

Blizzardverb

To fall in windy conditions.

Blizzardnoun

A gale of piercingly cold wind, usually accompanied with fine and blinding snow; a furious blast.

Blizzardnoun

a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds

Blizzardnoun

a series of unexpected and unpleasant occurrences;

Blizzard

A blizzard is a severe snowstorm characterized by strong sustained winds of at least 56 km/h (35 mph) and lasting for a prolonged period of time—typically three hours or more. A ground blizzard is a weather condition where snow is not falling but loose snow on the ground is lifted and blown by strong winds.

Tempestnoun

A storm, especially one with severe winds.

Tempestnoun

Any violent tumult or commotion.

Tempestnoun

(obsolete) A fashionable social gathering; a drum.

Tempestverb

To storm.

Tempestverb

To disturb, as by a tempest.

Tempestnoun

An extensive current of wind, rushing with great velocity and violence, and commonly attended with rain, hail, or snow; a furious storm.

Tempestnoun

Fig.: Any violent tumult or commotion; as, a political tempest; a tempest of war, or of the passions.

Tempestnoun

A fashionable assembly; a drum. See the Note under Drum, n., 4.

Tempestverb

To disturb as by a tempest.

Tempestverb

To storm.

Tempestnoun

a violent commotion or disturbance;

Tempestnoun

(literary) a violent wind;