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Winter 2005

 

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Winter Storms

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In the Midwest, winter often brings heavy snowfall and very cold temperatures. Heavy snow can block roads and cause power lines to fall down. Temperatures can be dangerous if you are not dressed correctly. The word search above contains many weather terms that you may hear on the news or weather reports during the winter months. The terms are defined in the web site listed below.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency of the U.S. Federal Government maintains a web site for kids - www.fema.gov/kids. Check out the web site to learn more about Winter Storms. You can even download a children's book called The Twin's Blizzard Story that helps families learn what to do during a winter storm and how to be ready. Or you may order a free copy of the book by calling 1-800-480-2520.

The FEMA web site also contains a winter storm disaster math quiz, typical winter weather by region, information on winter driving, and a snowman winter preparedness game.

Sheri Seibold, Extension Specialist - 4-H Youth Development; University of Illinois Extension - State 4-H Office

Can you find the following winter related words?

  • ADVISORY
  • BLIZZARD
  • FROST
  • ICE
  • RAIN
  • SLEET
  • SNOW
  • STORMS
  • WARNING
  • WINTER
  • WATCH

 

 

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