Winter Weather Warnings, Watches and Advisories
Blizzard Warnings are issued for frequent gusts greater than or equal to 35 mph accompanied by falling and/or blowing snow, frequently reducing visibility to less than 1/4 mile for three hours or more. A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring.
Winter storm hits central and eastern US | CNN
Jan 13, 2024 · Blizzard conditions, severe thunderstorms, damaging winds, heavy rain and bitter cold is lashing parts of the eastern US, as more than 70 million people are under winter weather alerts Friday....
Winter storm warning issued for millions as snow and blizzard ...
Dec 22, 2022 · More than 200 miles of Interstate 90 in South Dakota will close Wednesday because of snow, high winds and “blizzard-like conditions,” the state Transportation Department said.
Much of the U.S. is facing severe weather. Here's what to know - NPR
Jan 8, 2024 · Blizzard warnings were in effect in at least six Plains states on Monday. The major storm could produce whiteouts and blustery winds, making travel "extremely dangerous to impossible," the NWS...
Watch/Warning/Advisory Definitions - National Weather Service
Blizzard Warning. A Blizzard Warning means that the following conditions are occurring or expected within the next 12 to 18 hours. 1) Snow and/or blowing snow reducing visibility to 1/4 mile or less for 3 hours or longer AND 2) Sustained winds of 35 mph or greater or frequent gusts to 35 mph or greater.
Blizzard warning - Wikipedia
A blizzard warning (SAME code: BZW) is a hazardous weather statement issued by Weather Forecast Offices (WFO) of the National Weather Service (NWS) in the United States, which indicates heavy snowfall accompanied by sustained winds or frequent gusts of 35 mph (56 km/h) or greater are forecast to occur for a minimum of three hours.
Nationwide winter storm set to bring everything from blizzard ...
Dec 13, 2022 · A large winter storm slammed into the western US over the weekend, blanketing mountain areas with heavy snow, and is now set to traverse the nation, threatening dangerous blizzard conditions ...
At least 2 dead as bomb cyclone brings subzero conditions and …
Jan 13, 2024 · More than 5 million were under blizzard warnings. At least two deaths have been connected to the severe weather. This marks the first significant Arctic outbreak of the winter and is expected to...
NWS Alerts
The alerts web service displays NWS watches, warnings, advisories, and similar products. Click the main menu down-arrow for a quick guide and documentation. Select a location option to begin your search for alerts.
Thousands of flights canceled as 10 million under blizzard …
Jan 29, 2022 · Thousands of flights were canceled and 10 million people along the East Coast were under blizzard warnings Friday as a major winter storm began to move across the region.