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.

Recent Examples on the Web On Tuesday they were hampered by whiteout conditions and strong winds that prevented searchers from reaching the higher elevations of the peak. —

Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 15 May 2024 The roadway remained closed Monday morning after the icy mix turned to blowing snow and created whiteout conditions. —

Robert Shackelford, CNN, 25 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for whiteout

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