whiteout
noun
white·out
ˈ(h)wīt-ˌau̇t 
: a surface weather condition in a snow-covered area (such as a polar region) in which no object casts a shadow, the horizon cannot be seen, and only dark objects are discernible
also
: a blizzard that severely reduces visibility
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We got caught in a whiteout.
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Both commutes—Wednesday evening and Thursday morning—are likely to be severely impacted as whiteout conditions develop and tree branches become vulnerable to the strong winds.
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Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
Snow belt areas are also forecast to see whiteouts as strong gusts up to 35 mph may blow snow around.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 8 Dec. 2025
And in the Rockies, heavy ice and snow are creating dangerous whiteout conditions, especially for drivers.
—Kathryn Prociv, NBC news, 4 Dec. 2025
Wind gusts up to 35 mph could also create blowing snow and whiteout conditions.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 30 Nov. 2025
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Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
Snow belt areas are also forecast to see whiteouts as strong gusts up to 35 mph may blow snow around.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 8 Dec. 2025
And in the Rockies, heavy ice and snow are creating dangerous whiteout conditions, especially for drivers.
—Kathryn Prociv, NBC news, 4 Dec. 2025
Wind gusts up to 35 mph could also create blowing snow and whiteout conditions.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 30 Nov. 2025
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“Whiteout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whiteout. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.
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