Winter Weather Page

 The Climate Prediction Center forecasts trends for winter.

Terms to know...
Winter Storm Watch - the potential for heavy snow of 6 inches or greater, significant freezing rain, or blizzard conditions in the 12 to 48 hour period. The track of the winter storm is still uncertain.

Winter Storm Warning - heavy snow of 6 inches or greater, significant freezing rain, or blizzard conditions are imminent or highly probable. Usually issued 6 to 12 hours in advance of a winter storm.

Snow Advisory - 3 to 5 inches of snow is expected in a specified period (12 hours or less).

Blizzard Warning - winds or gusts to 35 miles an hour or greater combined with falling and/or blowing snow which frequently reduces visibility to less than 1/4 of a mile for 3 hours or more.

Blowing Snow Advisory - blowing snow is expected to reduce visibilities intermittently to less than 1/2 of a mile in a specified period (12 hours or less).

Wind Chill Advisory - wind chills are expected to range from 20 below to 35 below in a specified period (12 hours or less).

Wind Chill Warning - life-threatening wind chills of 35 below or lower are expected in a specified period (12 hours or less).