Winter Storm Information
Winter Weather Advisories: Inform you that winter weather conditions are expected to cause significant
inconviences that may be hazardous.
Winter Storm Watch: Severe weather conditions, such as heavy snow and/or ice, may affect
your area, but its occurence, location and timing are still uncertain. A winter storm watch
is issued to provide 12 to 36 hours notice of the possibility of severe winter weather.
Winter Storm Warning: When 4 or more inches of snow or sleet is expected in the next 12 hours, or
6 or more inches in 24 hours, or 1/4 inch or more of ice accretion is expected.
Blizzard Warning: Snow and strong winds will combine to produce a blinding snow (near zero visibility),
deep drifts, and life-threatening wind chill.
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