The first blizzard to be declared a national emergency occurred in upstate New York in 1977. Which of these is required for a snowstorm to be called a "blizzard"?
Answer 35 MPH winds
A blizzard is defined as a snowstorm with winds of more than 35 MPH and visibility of less than 1/4 mile for 3 hours. The presence of a Dairy Queen is optional.
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