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On the open plains where the wind has full sweep, a blizzard is a thing to be dreaded Though we had to face the storm to ride back to the glen, it was the safest thing to do, for we were not far away, and we should find shelter there.— A harum-scarum schoolgirl
The Indian looked up quickly, but nothing was to be seen anywhere save that wild confusion of whirling snow, which in more southerly lands is sometimes called a blizzard, and the back-whirl of which nearly suffocated man and dog.— The Walrus Hunters A Romance of the Realms of Ice
I think it is moderating now--9 p.m We are only 7 miles from our depot and the delay is exasperating January 25.--It was no use turning out at our usual time (5.45 a.m.) as the blizzard was as furious as ever We therefore decided on a late breakfast and no lunch unless able to march.— South with Scott
Fang and hoof and padded claw were at large again in the forests after the blizzard, and Father Roland stopped at each broken path that crossed the trail, pointing out to him the stories that were written in the snow.— The Courage of Marge O'Doone
I happened into the settlement one evening directly ahead of a winter blizzard, and Skipper Tom and his good family opened their little home to me and sheltered me with a hospitable cordial welcome for three days, until the weather cleared and the dogs could travel again and I pushed forward on my journey Skipper Tom stood an inch or two above six feet in his moccasins.— The Story of Grenfell of the Labrador A Boy's Life of Wilfred T. Grenfell

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