Winter Weather

12/29/2020 (Permalink)

As the winter season is ramping up let us go over some tips that will help you distinguish the severity between watches, advisories, and warnings according to weather.gov

Watches-

Winter Storm Watch: Conditions are favorable for a winter storm event, which is a threat to life or property.

Blizzard Watch: Conditions are favorable for a blizzard event (low visibility <1/4 mi. with winds at least 35 mph)

Advisories-

Winter Weather Advisory: Issued for one or more of the following

-Snow of 3-5" in 12 hours

-Sleet <1/2"

-Freezing rain with sleet/snow

-Blowing snow

Freezing Rain Advisory: Ice accumulation <1/4"

Warnings-

Winter Storm Warning: Heavy snow of 6" in 12 hours or 8" in 24 hours, or sleet of 1/2" or more.

Ice Storm Warning: Ice accumulation 1/4" or more.

Blizzard Warning: Blizzard conditions for at least 3 hours.

Keep those weather radios nearby and stay safe this winter season!