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What causes a “white-out” in a blizzard ?

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Cause: Sunlight is blocked, reduced and scattered

Step-by-step explanation:

ice crystals in falling snow, wind-blown spin-drift, water droplets in low-lying clouds or localised fog, etc. The remaining scattered light is merged and blended.

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