Winter Storm Watch vs Warning

Winter storm warning issued

Winter Storm Watch issued, Blizzard Warning possibly to follow

A Winter Storm Watch has been issued to outline an area that could have occasional blizzard conditions, also called near-blizzard conditions, or even possibly true blizzard status.

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What do winter storm warnings, watches and advisories really mean?

Outdoor Guide on MSN · 9h

Winter Storm Warning: How Much Time Do You Have Until The Snow Hits?

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Dangerous winter storms put millions on alert nationwide

A dangerous winter storm swept across the country on Saturday, bringing rough conditions on the roads and even caused ground stops at all three major airports in the New York City metro area.

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Arctic air, lake-effect snow to hit West Michigan

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Update: Snow squall warning for Finger Lakes predicted to expire at 5:15 p.m.

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Winter storm warning: Up to 4 feet of snow expected in Tug Hill, Western NY regions

The most severe impacts are forecast for Oswego, Jefferson and Lewis counties, where total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 feet are expected.

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Coastal storm to spread snow from Georgia to New York, Massachusetts

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New snow maps show updated chances for 2 snowstorms this weekend

Cowboys Wire

What is a winter storm watch? Here's what the alert means

A winter weather advisory is issued by the National Weather Service when a low pressure system results in a mixture of winter weather ‒ such as snow, freezing rain or sleet – that can be hazardous. This combination does not meet the criteria of a warning.

Big Island Now

UPDATE: Winter storm, high wind watches upgraded to warnings for Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa summits

Update at 7:46 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026: A winter storm warning is now in effect until 6 a.m. Tuesday (Jan. 6) for the summits of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, above 11,000 feet, as deep moisture being drawn up from the south ahead of a developing cold-core kona low is expected to produce periods of heavy snow and ice atop the Big Island volcanoes.