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Winter storm, National Weather Service

Winter storm watch? Blizzard warning? Here's what weather terms mean

Significant winter weather for a watch means 5 or more inches of snow and/or sleet within 12 hours, or 7 inches of snow/sleet within 24 hours, or ice accumulation that could cause damage to trees and powerlines, or life-threatening combinations of snow and/or ice with wind.

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Watch or warning? Here's what NWS winter storm alerts mean

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Severe weather slams North Texas as winter storm moves through

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National Weather Service issues Winter Storm Warning for Middle TN

The National Weather Service in Nashville has upgraded the winter storm watch to a warning.

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Frigid temps expected to give way to snow Sunday

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'Significant' winter storm: Officials talk storm prep plans

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Winter storm warning issued for Centre County as snow predictions top 18 inches

The agency said it expects between 10 and 18 inches of snow to fall, potentially making this weekend’s storm a once-in-a-generation snowfall event.

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Rutgers Athletics Adjusts Weekend Schedule Due to Incoming Winter Storm

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Unbearable cold takes over Minnesota on Friday

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What a winter weather state of emergency means — and what it actually does

A state of emergency is often declared ahead of major winter storms. This explainer breaks down what it does, how it helps officials prepare and what it means for the public.

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Winter storm, National Weather Service

What a winter weather state of emergency means — and what it actually does

Weather Ready: Cold weather means a higher risk of power surges. Are your appliances covered?