blizzard blizzard /ˈblɪzɝd/

noun

1. () A storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds  ( snowstorm , blizzard )
   a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds
   
   
2. A series of unexpected and unpleasant occurrences  ( blizzard , rash )
   a series of unexpected and unpleasant occurrences
    A rash of bank robberies
   a rash of bank robberies
    A blizzard of lawsuits
   a blizzard of lawsuits