Whiteout or white-out[1] is a weather condition in which visibility and contrast are severely reduced by snow, fog, or sand. The horizon disappears from view while the sky and landscape appear featureless, leaving no points of visual reference by which to navigate.

Feb 18, 2013 · When your vision is impaired during a storm it's important to slow down, leave more space between your car and the car in front of you, and keep your headlights on. …

Jan 21, 2024 · Take all the most problematic winter conditions, give them a shake to mix them up good and proper, and release. The result is a whiteout, an unnerving phenomenon that occurs when the snowy terrain below your feet becomes indistinguishable from the sky in front of you.

Mar 9, 2023 · Not to be confused with a popular and similarly spelled product used to correct typing errors, in meteorology, a whiteout occurs when snow on the ground and blowing snow in the sky combine to...

Feb 20, 2023 · Whiteout conditions can be deadly. Here are the best ways to stay safe. - Videos from The Weather Channel | weather.com

16 hours ago · Snowfall will steadily increase, with whiteout conditions likely from sunrise until noon. Hourly accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are possible during this time creating blizzard-like conditions ...

6 days ago · They were in waist-deep snow and whiteout conditions. They were lost on the tallest mountain in the Northeast, known for its extreme, changeable weather. “That snow has nothing to stick to,” said Amy Cotter, a weather observer and education specialist with the Mount Washington Observatory at the peak at 6,288 feet (1,916 meters).

Nov 27, 2024 · A whiteout is a weather condition that causes severely reduced visibility by an onslaught of snow and wind. In many situations, the loss of visibility is so severe that drivers cannot see anything around their vehicles, including the road and other vehicles.

Feb 4, 2025 · Strong winds brought visibility to nearly zero at times, making driving conditions treacherous. Your local forecast, plus daily trivia, stunning photos and our meteorologists’ top picks. All in...

Jun 23, 2023 · A whiteout refers to a weather condition where visibility is severely reduced due to a combination of snowfall and overcast skies. It creates a uniform white or grayish-white appearance, making it extremely challenging to distinguish objects and landmarks.