This is the 6501st most frequent Russian word.
blizzard
A severe snowstorm with strong winds and low visibility.
Here, the word 'метель' (blizzard) is used as a noun to refer to a meteorological event involving snow and wind.
Сегодня была сильная метель, мы не смогли выйти на улицу.
Today there was a strong blizzard, we couldn't go outside.
In this sentence, 'метель' again acts as a noun, describing the sudden onset of harsh weather conditions with snow and wind.
Вчера вечером поднялась метель, словно природа сердилась на нас.
Yesterday evening a blizzard arose as if nature was angry with us.
Here, 'метель' is a noun used to depict a challenging weather scenario involving snow and wind that impacted the characters' situation.