Wind - Some winter storms have extremely strong winds that can create blizzard conditions. with blinding, wind driven snow, drifting, and dangerous wind chills. These intense winds can. bring down trees and poles, and can also cause damage to homes and other buildings. Snow - Heavy snow accumulations can immobilize a region and paralyze a city, strand. motorists, stop the flow of supplies, and disrupt emergency services. Buildings may collapse, and trees and power lines can be destroyed from heavy snow.