Blizzard Warning Issued for Central Ohio

The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for many parts of Ohio, including the Columbus area.  Here's what "blizzard" means:

Blizzard: A winter storm which produces the following conditions for at least 3 hours: 1) sustained winds or frequent gusts to 35 miles per hour or greater 2) considerable falling and/or blowing snow reducing visibility to less than 1/4 mile.

Blizzard Warning:  This product is issued by the National Weather Service when blizzard conditions are life threatening.  The criteria for this warning varies from state to state.  In Michigan, the criteria is a sustained wind or frequent wind gusts to 35 mph or more and considerable falling and/or blowing slow reducing visibility frequently to less than 1/4 mile for a duration of 3 hours or longer.