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U.S. National Weather Service alert
A winter storm watch is a warning in the United States issued by the National Weather Service when there is a possibility of heavy snow or potential of
Winter_storm_watch
Weather of freezing precipitation and extreme winds
A winter storm (also known as snow storm) is an event in which wind coincides with varieties of precipitation that only occur at freezing temperatures
Winter_storm
Terminology used by the National Weather Service to describe severe weather in the US
Based Warning format used for severe convective storms. Winter storm watch WSA – Hazardous winter weather conditions including significant accumulations
Severe weather terminology (United States)
Severe_weather_terminology_(United_States)
Type of weather warning
A winter storm warning (SAME code: WSW) is a hazardous weather statement issued by Weather Forecast Offices (WFO) of the National Weather Service (NWS)
Winter_storm_warning
North American winter storm in 2022
21 to 26, 2022, an extratropical cyclone, referred to unofficially as Winter Storm Elliott by the Weather Channel and numerous media outlets, and sometimes
December 2022 North American blizzard
December_2022_North_American_blizzard
Storm warning phrase
of days per year that a PDS watch is issued is significantly lower. During the winter of 1981–82, the Severe Local Storms (SELS) unit switched to a more
Particularly dangerous situation
Particularly_dangerous_situation
Weather watch indicating a risk of tornadoes
tornado watch does not mean a tornado has been observed or will occur, just that favorable conditions increase the likelihood of such storms happening
Tornado_watch
to January 27, 2026, a very large and expansive winter storm, unofficially referred to as Winter Storm Fern by The Weather Channel and various news outlets
January 23–27, 2026 North American winter storm
January_23–27,_2026_North_American_winter_storm
Term used by meteorologists indicating conditions favorable for wildfire development
www.cleanairresources.com. 2019-02-24. Archived from the original on 2025-03-18. Retrieved 2019-03-07. Fire weather forecasts (Storm Prediction Center)
Red_flag_warning
Category 3 winter storm and ice storm in the United States
A crippling winter and ice storm, unofficially named Winter Storm Uri by the Weather Channel and various media outlets and government agencies, also referred
February 13–17, 2021 North American winter storm
February_13–17,_2021_North_American_winter_storm
Levels of alert issued to areas threatened by a tropical cyclone
storm surge, which would cover the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts of the United States. A storm surge watch would be issued when a life-threatening storm surge
Tropical cyclone warnings and watches
Tropical_cyclone_warnings_and_watches
Meteorological warning about a coming storm
on land unless a tropical storm warning, blizzard warning, winter storm warning, severe thunderstorm warning, or dust storm warning covers the phenomenon
Storm_warning
winter storms across much of the country. The Weather Prediction Center (WPC) tracked a total of 19 total significant winter storms, while six storms
2020–21_North_American_winter
Severe weather statement indicating an observed violent tornado in the warned area
recommend that people in the storm's path find shelter in an underground shelter or safe room to protect themselves from the storm, if available. While many
Tornado_emergency
Weather warning indicating observed or imminent flash flooding in the area
which are issued by the National Weather Service. One is a flash flood watch, which means that conditions are favorable for flash flooding, and the other
Flash_flood_warning
Weather warning issued by the U.S. National Weather Service
Service updated the Excessive Heat Warning and Watch, and renamed it to the Extreme Heat Warning and Watch, based on a public survey results in 2018. Local
Extreme_heat_warning
2026 weather event in North America
A powerful and unusual bomb cyclone and winter storm, unofficially referred to as Winter Storm Gianna by The Weather Channel and media outlets, brought
January 30 – February 2, 2026 nor'easter
January_30_–_February_2,_2026_nor'easter
Public advice of risk of severe storms
require a watch). While a severe thunderstorm watch does not nominally imply the probability for tornadoes, if modest wind shear and storm-level helicity
Severe_thunderstorm_watch
Weather advisory in the United States
blizzard watch has been discontinued. A winter storm watch is now issued in its place. Blizzard warnings continue to be issued, however. URGENT - WINTER WEATHER
Blizzard_watch
Type of weather warning
US Department of Commerce, NOAA. "What Is the Difference Between a Winter Storm Watch, Warning, and Advisory?". www.weather.gov. Retrieved 2025-11-16. "Heavy
Heavy_snow_warning
Weather phenomenon
Day storm of November 9–14, 1996. At the height of the storm, over 160,000 customers were without power in Greater Cleveland alone, as the storm produced
Lake-effect_snow
Weather statement issued by the U.S. National Weather Service indicating severe weather
&& $$ GREIF Severe weather terminology (United States) Winter storm warning Winter storm watch "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-02-16
Winter_weather_advisory
Weather watch indicating conditions favorable of the development of flash flooding
A flash flood watch (SAME code: FFA; also referred as a "green box" by meteorologists) is severe weather watch product of the National Weather Service
Flash_flood_watch
Weather warning indicating an observed severe thunderstorm
advised this type of rotation has been detected and that the storm in question should be watched closely in the near future for further intensification. In
Severe_thunderstorm_warning
Type of flooding
tides, such as spring tides, especially when compounded by high winds and storm surges. This was the cause of the North Sea flood of 1953 which flooded
Coastal_flooding
Weather forecast including a warning of a gale-force winds
is not issued if a tropical storm warning, blizzard warning, winter storm warning, severe thunderstorm warning, dust storm warning, or tornado warning
Gale_warning
Microscopic solid or liquid matter suspended in the Earth's atmosphere
Dust Storms Are Taking A Rising Toll On Health And Economies - Health Policy Watch". Health Policy Watch. Retrieved 1 April 2026. "Dust Storms and Haboobs"
Particulate_matter
Category 3 winter storm and ice storm in the United States
February 15–20, 2021, a significant and widespread winter storm, also unofficially referred to as Winter Storm Viola by the Weather Channel, or to some as simply
February 15–20, 2021 North American winter storm
February_15–20,_2021_North_American_winter_storm
Strong wind
National Hurricane Center used the term “gale” to refer to winds of tropical storm-force for coastal areas between 33 knots (61 km/h; 17 m/s; 38 mph) and 63
Gale
Topics referred to by the same term
Winter storm or variations may also refer to: Winter storm watch Winter storm warning Operation Winter Storm (1942) a WWII German operation to breakout from
Winter_storm_(disambiguation)
Weather warning indicating blizzard conditions in the warned area
send an email to ONstorm or tweet reports using #ONStorm. Blizzard watch Winter storm warning Severe weather terminology (United States) "What is a blizzard
Blizzard_warning
Weather warning for freezing rain and ice accumulation
An ice storm warning is a hazardous weather statement issued by the Weather Forecast Offices of the National Weather Service in the United States which
Ice_storm_warning
Weather warning indicating imminent danger of tornadoes
States. A warning should not be confused with a tornado watch, issued in the United States by the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) and in other countries by applicable
Tornado_warning
Weather warning in the United States and Canada
Watch or Warning. The Extreme Cold Warning was used from January 10, 2011, to April 15, 2011. It was discontinued beginning with the 2011-12 winter storm
Extreme_cold_warning
Weather statement indicating high heat index values
warning Winter weather Advisories Winter weather advisory Winter storm Watch Warning Blizzard/blowing snow Blowing snow advisory Blizzard watch Blizzard
Heat_advisory
Weather warning for short-term bursts of blowing snow affecting visibility
Frontal snow squalls are associated with a fast moving intense cold front in winter. Visibility must be reduce to less than 500 m, wind over 40 km/h with a
Snow_squall_warning
Winter storm in United States and Mexico
The January 2014 Gulf Coast winter storm was a somewhat rare winter storm that impacted the eastern and southeastern United States, as well as Mexico
January 2014 Gulf Coast winter storm
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Weather advisory in the United States
A gale watch is issued by the National Weather Service of the United States when there is an increased risk for a gale-force wind event, meaning sustained
Gale_watch
Bulletin issued by the National Weather Service
October 2, 2017, issuance of the Lake Effect Snow Watch has been discontinued, and a winter storm watch is now issued when the above criteria are expected
Lake_effect_snow_watch
Prediction Center (WPC) tracked a total of 21 significant winter weather events, with 6 winter storms being rated on the Regional Snowfall Index (RSI), and
2025–26_North_American_winter
Former U.S. weather alert
of a wind chill watch issued by the National Weather Service office in Detroit, Michigan. 017 WWUS43 KDTX 141646 WSWDTX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
Wind_chill_watch
Thursday. Salyer, Kirsten (October 2, 2012). "Weather Channel Names Winter Storms; Watch Out for Orko!". Bloomberg Businessweek. Archived from the original
Orko_(deity)
Weather advisory in the United States
An extreme heat watch is a notice issued by the National Weather Service of the United States when the high temperatures reach anywhere within the range
Extreme_heat_watch
road conditions caused traffic incidents and fatalities. It was Named Winter Storm Jupiter by the weather channel. An outbreak of 11 tornadoes also struck
January 2017 North American ice storm
January_2017_North_American_ice_storm
Category 2 snow and ice storm in North America
In mid-January 2022, a significant winter storm, unofficially referred to as Winter Storm Izzy by The Weather Channel and described as a "Saskatchewan
January 14–17, 2022 North American winter storm
January_14–17,_2022_North_American_winter_storm
Weather warning in the United States
A dust storm warning (SAME code: DSW) is issued by the National Weather Service in the United States when blowing dust is expected to frequently reduce
Dust_storm_warning
2026 storm in the United States
2026, a powerful, historic and deadly blizzard, unofficially named Winter Storm Hernando by The Weather Channel and various media, or more commonly the
February 2026 North American blizzard
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Weather warning
hurricane force wind warning (the use of one such flag denotes a storm warning or a tropical storm warning). The flags used to denote hurricane force winds are
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previous winter. Notable winter events were also more prevalent across the eastern half of the country this winter, including a series of winter storms in mid-January
2023–24_North_American_winter
Type of wind warning
flags to warn of small craft advisories, gale warnings, tropical storm warnings, storm warnings, hurricane warnings, and hurricane-force wind warnings
Small_craft_advisory
Weather warning indicating areal flooding has been observed or is imminent
implementation of the EU Floods directive. In the United States, a flash flood watch is issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) when weather conditions
Flood_warning
Notice warning of sub-freezing temperatures within 48 hours
A freeze watch is a notice issued by the National Weather Service that announces that temperatures of 32 °F (0 °C) and below is possible in the next 48
Freeze_watch
EAS protocol used to activate ENDECs, weather-alert radios, and other devices
Cyclone Weather Alert! Ladies and Gentlemen, radar has indicated a strong storm approaching Jack Trice Stadium. High winds and low visibility are expected
Specific Area Message Encoding
Specific_Area_Message_Encoding
U.S. hazardous weather warning
special weather statement sub-product, the advisory was issued when trained storm spotters or Doppler weather radar indicate that a sub-severe thunderstorm
Significant_weather_advisory
Warning statement issued in the United States by the National Weather Service
warning Winter weather Advisories Winter weather advisory Winter storm Watch Warning Blizzard/blowing snow Blowing snow advisory Blizzard watch Blizzard
Rip_current_statement
Specialized radio receiver for weather forecasts
commercial seagoing vessels need accurate weather reports, in order to avoid storms that might damage or capsize the vessel, or make paying passengers uncomfortable
Weather_radio
Storm complex in February 2023
Denver Post. February 22, 2023. Retrieved February 22, 2023. "First Winter Storm Watch since 2011 issued for parts of Bay Area as coldest temps of season
February 2023 North American storm complex
February_2023_North_American_storm_complex
season, including a potent winter storm that affected the East Coast of the United States in early January, the second-largest winter tornado outbreak on record
2016–17_North_American_winter
Weather warning and advisory
A Hazardous Seas Watch is issued by the National Weather Service of the United States when there is an increased threat of high wave heights and/or wave
Hazardous_seas_watch
Weather radio network in the United States
outbreak, one of the key recommendations from the U.S. Weather Bureau's storm survey team, was the establishment of a nationwide radio network that could
NOAA_Weather_Radio
Type of weather advisory
six-hour timeframe (such as substantial temperature changes, dense fog and winter weather events), or to outline high-impact events supplementary to information
Special_weather_statement
Weather advisory in the United States
warning Hurricane force wind warning Lake wind advisory Small craft advisory Storm warning "Wind Advisory". Glossary - National Weather Service. Retrieved
Wind_advisory
Warning for areas expected to experience surface winds of at least 100 knots
Hurricane Local Statements of taking interior shelter in elevated floors for storm surge-prone areas. NOAA/NWS recommendations called for the development of
Extreme_wind_warning
Weather advisory in the United States
warning Winter weather Advisories Winter weather advisory Winter storm Watch Warning Blizzard/blowing snow Blowing snow advisory Blizzard watch Blizzard
Ashfall_advisory
Winter storm
referred to as the 2021 Groundhog Day nor'easter and unofficially named Winter Storm Orlena by the Weather Channel, impacted much of the Northeastern United
January 31 – February 3, 2021 nor'easter
January_31_–_February_3,_2021_nor'easter
than the previous winter season. The Weather Prediction Center (WPC) tracked a total of 21 significant winter storms during the winter. The season, marked
2024–25_North_American_winter
2011 blizzard affecting the U.S. and Canada
"Malloy: Ice storm could be more trouble than record snows". The Connecticut Mirror. Retrieved February 2, 2011. "Farmers Watch Harsh Winter Crush Their
2011_Groundhog_Day_blizzard
Weather advisory in the United States
CHOP ON AREA LAKES. SMALL BOATS WILL BE ESPECIALLY PRONE TO CAPSIZING. && Wind advisory "National Weather Service Watch Warning Advisory Summary". v t e
Lake_wind_advisory
Character in A Song of Ice and Fire and Game of Thrones
Storm of Swords (2000), and falls in love with the wildling woman Ygritte. Jon betrays the wildlings and Ygritte, returns to defend the Night's Watch
Jon_Snow_(character)
US-based weather statement
Detroit, Michigan on January 21, 2011. 920 WWUS43 KDTX 212131 WSWDTX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DETROIT/PONTIAC MI 431 PM EST FRI
Cold_weather_advisory
Weather advisory in the United States
criteria for this advisory vary from area to area. Prior to the 2008–09 winter storm season, there was the lake-effect snow and blowing snow advisory, specific
Lake_effect_snow_advisory
Weather advisory in the United States
advisory was discontinued. A winter weather advisory is now issued when the above criteria are forecast to be met. However, ice storm warnings continue to be
Freezing_rain_advisory
Meteorological period in Asia
day of meteorological 2025-2026 winter in Asia began on December 1, 2025, and will end on February 28, 2026; winter storms may occur outside of these limits
2025–26_Asian_winter
North American winter storm in 2025
January 5 to 6, 2025, a significant and expansive winter weather event, unofficially nicknamed Winter Storm Blair by the Weather Channel and media outlets
January 5–6, 2025 United States blizzard
January_5–6,_2025_United_States_blizzard
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/02/13/hawaii-snow-winter-storm-watch-haleakala-mauna-kea-mauna-loa/2856985002/ Archived August 31, 2019
Climate_of_the_United_States
separate record-breaking tornado outbreaks in mid-December, a significant winter storm in the South in mid-January, a powerful blizzard that impacted the Northeast
2021–22_North_American_winter
Weather advisory in the United States
information about potential severe thunderstorms, heavy rain or flooding, winter weather, extremes temperatures. 000 FLUS44 KLZK 221100 HWOLZK HAZARDOUS
Hazardous_weather_outlook
Type of warning issued by the US National Weather Service
storing the equipment in a dry place during the winter season or using insulated pipes and winterizing covers. A study shows that those who use predictive
Freeze_warning
Weather event in the United States
major and historic blizzard – which was unofficially referred to as Winter Storm Iona by the Weather Channel and other media – that affected much of the
March 2026 North American blizzard
March_2026_North_American_blizzard
Flood advisory in the United States
A river flood watch is issued by the National Weather Service of the United States when flooding at formal forecast points with river gaging sites and
River_flood_watch
Category 1 Atlantic hurricane in 2007
wind advisories were posted along the coast of New England, and a winter storm watch was issued for northern Maine. The Cape Cod and Islands division of
Hurricane_Noel
Severe winter storm
A potent winter storm and particularly severe lake-effect snowstorm, given the code name Knife by local governments and colloquially nicknamed Snow-vember)
November 13–21, 2014 North American winter storm
November_13–21,_2014_North_American_winter_storm
Weather advisory in the United States
A Heavy Freezing Spray Watch is issued by the National Weather Service of the United States when there is an increased risk of a heavy spray event that
Heavy_freezing_spray_watch
during the year, including winter storms (blizzards, ice storms, European windstorms), hailstorms, out of season monsoon rain storms, extratropical cyclones
Weather_of_2010
Weather advisory in the United States
beginning with the 2008–09 winter storm season, replaced by the winter weather advisory for snow and blowing snow. However, if the storm is judged to be dangerous
Blowing_snow_advisory
Fire statement indicating an observed wildfire in the warned area
2025-11-27. US Department of Commerce, NOAA. "Definitions of a Fire Weather Watch and a Red Flag Warning". www.weather.gov. Retrieved 2025-11-27. Red flag
Fire_warning
Type of weather warning
offices consolidated it with the Winter Storm Warning. Lake effect snow warnings were reinstated for the 2019–20 winter season. Environment Canada's Meteorological
Lake_effect_snow_warning
Severe weather-related terminology used by the Meteorological Service of Canada
other non-tropical storms. Winter Storm Watch (WSA) – Issued when conditions are favourable for the development of hazardous winter conditions, including:
Severe weather terminology (Canada)
Severe_weather_terminology_(Canada)
2024 wildfire in Nevada, USA
and runoff". My News 4. November 8, 2024. Retrieved March 6, 2025. "Winter Storm Watch". forecast.weather.gov. Archived from the original on February 16
Davis_Fire
North American winter storm in 2022
severe winter storm, unofficially named Winter Storm Landon by The Weather Channel, as well as the Groundhog Snowstorm, primarily due to the storm impacting
February 2022 North American winter storm
February_2022_North_American_winter_storm
Weather warning
warning Winter weather Advisories Winter weather advisory Winter storm Watch Warning Blizzard/blowing snow Blowing snow advisory Blizzard watch Blizzard
Heavy_freezing_spray_warning
Weather warning for dangerous waves
warning Winter weather Advisories Winter weather advisory Winter storm Watch Warning Blizzard/blowing snow Blowing snow advisory Blizzard watch Blizzard
Hazardous_seas_warning
Novel by George R. R. Martin
Winds of Winter into two books but that he was "resisting that notion". In 2022, he stated that The Winds of Winter could be bigger than A Storm of Swords
The_Winds_of_Winter
Weather statement indicating river-stem flooding has been observed or is imminent
warning Winter weather Advisories Winter weather advisory Winter storm Watch Warning Blizzard/blowing snow Blowing snow advisory Blizzard watch Blizzard
River_flood_advisory
Public warning of a tsunami approaching
warning Winter weather Advisories Winter weather advisory Winter storm Watch Warning Blizzard/blowing snow Blowing snow advisory Blizzard watch Blizzard
Tsunami_advisory
United States weather agency
(described below), serve as a coordinating mechanism for the national winter storm watch and warning program. One desk of the National Environmental Satellite
Weather_Prediction_Center
From December 13 to 15, 2025, a fast-moving but disruptive winter storm impacted North America and brought the heaviest snowfall accumulations to areas
December 13–15, 2025 North American winter storm
December_13–15,_2025_North_American_winter_storm
North Carolina. The winter storm also produced a small but potent line of thunderstorms in the Florida Peninsula, as such a tornado watch was issued. The
2014–15_North_American_winter
Flood advisory in the United States
tropical storms, and thunderstorms can all lead to the issuance of a coastal flood watch. The following is an example of a coastal flood watch issued by
Coastal_flood_watch
skidded into a tree due to black ice on the nearby road. Yet another winter storm developed and brought about 10–25 cm across Alberta, Saskatchewan and
Weather_of_2009
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