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

Examples of whiteout in a Sentence

We got caught in a whiteout.

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Strong winds and blowing snow will create whiteout conditions on Sunday and limit visibility. —

Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 5 Jan. 2025 Snow and ice can accumulate quickly, creating slippery roads and whiteout conditions. —

Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025 Take my first visit to the resort, this past February, which took place in a windy whiteout. —

Elisabeth Vincentelli, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024 In what experts say could be the worst winter storm the state has seen in years, officials have warned of whiteout conditions on Colorado's mountain roads and across a large portion of the Denver and Boulder metro areas. —

Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for whiteout