Blizzard (disambiguation) facts for kids

A blizzard is a very strong winter storm. It has low temperatures, strong winds, and lots of snow.

The word "Blizzard" can also refer to many other things. This page will tell you about some of them, like characters, movies, music, companies, and sports teams.

Places

Some places around the world are named Blizzard.

• Blizzard Peak is a mountain in Antarctica.
• Blizzard Heights is a nearby area, also in Antarctica.

Arts and Entertainment

Many characters, movies, and songs are named Blizzard.

Fictional Characters

• Blizzard (Marvel Comics) is a supervillain from Marvel Comics. He often fights Iron Man.
• Minister Blizzard is a villain from DC Comics. He is often a foe of Wonder Woman.
• Blizzard (G.I. Joe) is a character from the G.I. Joe series.
• Hellish Blizzard is a character from the Japanese manga series One-Punch Man.

Films

Several movies have "Blizzard" in their title.

• Blizzard (1944) was a Swedish drama film.
• Blizzard (2003) was a family film directed by LeVar Burton.
• The Blizzard (1921) starred the famous actor Oliver Hardy.
• The Blizzard (1964) was a Soviet film. It was based on a short story by Aleksandr Pushkin.

Music

• The Blizzards is a rock band from Ireland.
• Blizzard (2013) is an EP (Extended Play) by the band Fauve.
• Blizzards (2020) is an album by Nathan Fake.
• "The Blizzard" (song) is a song by Jim Reeves.
• "The Blizzard" is also a song by the band Camera Obscura.

Other Arts and Entertainment

• "The Blizzard" is a short story written by Aleksandr Pushkin in 1831.
• "The Blizzard" was a 1985 episode of the TV show Night Court.
• "The Blizzard" was a 1999 episode of the children's animated series Arthur.

In Business

Some companies and products use the name Blizzard.

• Blizzard Entertainment is a very famous company. They make popular video games like World of Warcraft and Overwatch.
• Blizzard Ski is an Austrian company. They make skis for winter sports.
• Blizzard Sport is another Austrian company. They make sports equipment.
• Dairy Queen Blizzard is a popular frozen dessert. It is made by mixing soft-serve ice cream with candies or cookies.

Sports Teams

Many sports teams are named Blizzard. This name often suggests power and speed.

Canada

• Barrie Blizzard is a lacrosse team in Ontario.
• Edmundston Blizzard is a junior ice hockey team in New Brunswick.
• Manitoba Blizzard is a box lacrosse team in Manitoba.
• OCN Blizzard is a junior ice hockey team in Manitoba.
• The Sorel-Tracy Éperviers hockey team was once called The Blizzard.
• The Toronto Blizzard (1971–1984) and Toronto Blizzard (1986–1993) were soccer teams.

United States

• Alexandria Blizzard is a junior ice hockey team in Minnesota.
• Buffalo Blizzard was a soccer club in New York.
• Colorado Springs Blizzard is an American soccer team.
• The New England Blizzard was a women's professional basketball team.
• The Taos Blizzard was a baseball team in New Mexico.
• The Utica Blizzard is an ice hockey team in New York.

Other Uses

• Blizzard (surname) is a family name.
• Blizzard! The Storm That Changed America is a history book for children by Jim Murphy.
• The Blizzard is a British magazine about football (soccer).
• The Toyota Blizzard was a type of four-wheel-drive vehicle. It was made in the 1980s and 1990s.

See also

• Nor'easter
• Thundersnow
• Big Snow (disambiguation)
• Snowstorm (disambiguation)
• Winter storm (disambiguation)