winter storm watch

Severe weather advisory

A winter storm watch is a weather advisory indicating that significant snow, ice, or other hazardous winter conditions may develop within the next 24 to 48 hours.

It signals that conditions are favorable for a storm but not yet certain—a heads-up to prepare rather than an imminent warning: A winter storm watch has been issued for the region through Friday.

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  • blizzardViolent prolonged snowstorm
  • snowFrozen crystalline precipitation
  • iceWater's solid form
  • black iceInvisible frozen road surface
  • advisoryNotice recommending action

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