Hailstorms A blizzard is a winter storm characterized by high winds, low temperatures, and driving snow. A hailstorm is precipitation in the form of balls or lumps of clear ice and compact snow. It is not known for sure how hailstones form and grow.
Hail causes much damage and injury to crops, livestock, property, and airplanes.
Two hundred boats sank and more than 400 people died due to very powerful winds and cold temperatures. It crippled New York and New England for days, in many areas dumping more than three feet of snow. The Learning Network Inc. All rights reserved. Inc. All Rights Reserved.