What is the difference between whiteouts and blizzards?
James Connor Age 12, Liverpool Whiteouts are a typical Antarctic condition, in which there are no shadows or contrasts between objects. A uniformly grey on white sky over a snow-covered surface can yield these whiteouts, which cause a loss of depth perception for both humans and wildlife. Whiteout in Antarctica Whiteout in Antarctica Blizzards are another peculiar Antarctic condition, in which very little, if any snow actually falls. Instead the snow is picked up and blown along the surface by the wind, resulting in blinding conditions in which objects less than a metre away may be invisible.
