A snirt storm is a blizzard on the Great Plains of North America. The snow is actually made up a of combination of snowflakes and dirt particles. Because the wind is so strong in flat areas
like plains, it pulls topsoil right up into the
air. If you walked outdoors during a snirt storm you would feel constant stings of sand-sized particles sandblasting your face. When
people get back indoors, they have a very distinctive appearance, because the dirt accumulates around their eyes, making them look
like raccoons.