Whiteout (Noun)
Meaning
An arctic atmospheric condition with clouds over snow produce a uniform whiteness and objects are difficult to see; occurs when the light reflected off the snow equals the light coming through the clouds.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The pilot struggled to navigate the plane through the whiteout, as the dense clouds and snow-covered ground made it impossible to distinguish any landmarks.
- During the expedition, the team encountered a severe whiteout that forced them to set up camp and wait for the weather to clear.
- The skier's visibility was reduced to almost zero as a whiteout rolled in, making it difficult to avoid obstacles on the slope.
- The whiteout conditions made it challenging for the rescue team to locate the stranded hikers, who were desperately trying to stay warm.
- As the storm intensified, the entire landscape was engulfed in a whiteout, with snow and clouds blending together in a featureless expanse of white.