A blizzard is a severe snowstorm characterized by strong sustained winds and low visibility, lasting for a prolonged period of time—typically at least three or four hours.

Source: https://kgab.com/ixp/961/p/the-wyoming-road-condition-flow-chart/

According to an article published by Louisiana Illuminator, the largest wildfire’s prolonged duration is attributed to the presence of heavy residual fuels left behind by Hurricane Laura’s devastation in 2020.

Source: http://davidsonian.com/2023/09/03/largest-wildfire-in-louisiana-suspected-as-arson-public-urged-to-help-catch-culprits/

“Adding to the pressure in this product category is that consumers, in response to successive price increases, are now tending to purchase less volumes of cooking oil, potentially leading to a prolonged period of recovery for volume sales.”

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/business/personal-finance/food-price-increases-slowing-settling-at-higher-price-point/

A few locally heavy showers will be possible, but support for prolonged periods of intense rain rates appears quite limited at this time.

Source: https://bigislandnow.com/2023/02/11/hawaii-county-weather-forecast-for-february-11-2023/

A good TE programme should have a rigorous internship, where the trainees teach in a school for a prolonged period.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/a-teacher-educator-writes-the-importance-of-teaching-the-teacher-8866580/

A likely stalemate is, of course, a more morally justifiable success over that of prolonged war with unending death and destruction.

Source: https://www.lawfareblog.com/revising-or-rejecting-reasonable-prospect-success-just-wars-lessons-ukraine

Although top line growth has been more than impressive over the last several years I am expecting it to subside somewhat as no company can double its revenue annually for a prolonged period of time and I generally prefer to be on a conservative end.

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4571384-snowflake-attractive-business-at-a-fair-price?source=feed_all_articles

A man carried out a prolonged assault on another man, dragging him from his car and punching him, then returning to attack him again.

Source: https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/23624883.east-lancashire-criminal-whove-jailed-june/?ref=rss

And if Rashford is out, for a prolonged period of time, then these issues will be even more severe.

Source: https://www.thesportsbank.net/football/manchester-united/rashford-ten-hag/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rashford-ten-hag

And now, prolonged sitting on a daily basis has also been shown to led to cognitive incline, mood disorders, insomnia and increased stress - as well as a number of other health complications.

Source: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/health/dementia-risk-sitting-ten-hours-27863715

And the underlying condition of the soil, be it frozen or after a prolonged drought, can actually become what we call hydrophobic, which means it loses its capacity to absorb water.

Source: https://www.quesnelobserver.com/news/hazarding-a-guess-at-the-quesnel-snowpacks-hidden-dangers/

And they must have a severe and prolonged disability that prevents them from doing regular work.

Source: https://chathamvoice.com/2023/09/14/column-cpp-disability-are-you-eligible/

Another country encountering a prolonged complex acquisition of IFV is Slovenia.

Source: https://defense-update.com/20230315_8x8_ifvs.html

A "prolonged hug" between them appeared to conceal an item being handed over.

Source: https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/23503131.man-woman-sentenced-cannabis-taken-hmp-berwyn/?ref=rss

A prolonged period of freezing rain is expected tonight.

Source: https://muskoka411.com/freezing-rain-expected-tonight-for-port-carling-bracebridge-gravenhurst/

A prolonged puck battle in the left-wing corner was won by Kopitar, who rimmed the puck around to defenseman Matt Roy at the right point.

Source: https://www.dailynews.com/2023/04/21/kings-edge-oilers-on-trevor-moores-overtime-goal-for-2-1-series-lead/

A recent TISS study found that manual record-keeping in Sion and KEM hospitals contributes to prolonged waiting period, surgery cancellations, and compromised accuracy of lab results due to illegible handwritten sample markings by lab technicians.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/medical-records-at-govt-hospitals-with-just-a-click-9033716/

As the scheduled January 2024 parliamentary election in Bangladesh approaches, there is increasing concern over the potential for prolonged political and economic instability if Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina faces defeat.

Source: https://www.weeklyblitz.net/opinion/potential-challenges-await-bangladesh-following-january-election-outcome/

A sustained period outwith the top flight will test Mark Ogren’s pockets and patience, and a chunk of the big season ticket base built-up painstakingly might drift away if the team struggles for a prolonged spell.

Source: https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/football/dundee-united/4466035/jim-spence-dundee-united-must-ensure-championship-vacation-does-not-become-long-painful-stay/

At the end of an inquest on June 30 senior coroner Timothy Brennand said opportunities were missed in the care of Mr Duxbury which, if taken, would have prolonged his life in the short-term.

Source: https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/23629121.missed-opportunities-death-cameron-duxbury/?ref=rss