whiteout

Example Sentences

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Monday morning, after a weekend of snowsquall and whiteout conditions, the crew unloaded the cargo.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 12, 2025

The weather could bring whiteout conditions that will make travel difficult, according to NOAA.

From BBC • Nov. 19, 2024

“Light, fluffy snow will be easily blown around, creating whiteout conditions with near-zero visibility at times,” the weather service office in Reno said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2024

Forecasters issued dire warnings about trying to drive through blustering winds and whiteout conditions, and Yosemite National Park was closed.

From New York Times • Mar. 1, 2024

Groaning, I picked up the sled and walked into a near whiteout, feeling my way with each step.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam