Wx Factoid: 12/18/2013

The word "blizzard" came from German settlers in Iowa in the 1800s. It's from the word "blitzartig", meaning "lightning-like."

Wednesday, December 18th 2013, 9:24 am

By: Richard Clark


The word "blizzard" came from German settlers in Iowa in the 1800s. It's from the word "blitzartig", meaning "lightning-like."

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