I think the "blizzard" designation has to do with wind and white-out conditions, which we ARE getting. That's why the plows have stopped for a while. The Maryland transportation guy said they didn't order them stopped, but told drivers they have the option to pull over until conditions improve.

At the moment I can hardly see out my window, because the wind has plastered snow to the screen.

Say, check out this cool video., which Animaterra linked to on Facebook. I'd seen it on TV a couple of days ago, but then couldn't find it again. Check out the trees in the background.