Know Your Winter Storm and Extreme Cold Terms
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Posted On: Nov 08, 2008 (13:47:04)
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Know Your Winter Storm and Extreme Cold TermsFamiliarize yourself with these terms to help identify a winter storm hazard: Freezing Rain
Rain that freezes when it hits the ground, creating a coating of ice on roads, walkways, trees, and power lines. Sleet
Rain that turns to ice pellets before reaching the ground. Sleet also causes moisture on roads to freeze and become slippery. Winter Storm Watch
A winter storm is possible in your area. Tune in to NOAA Weather Radio, commercial radio, or television for more information. Winter Storm Warning
A winter storm is occurring or will soon occur in your area. Blizzard Warning
Sustained winds or frequent gusts to 35 miles per hour or greater and considerable amounts of falling or blowing snow (reducing visibility to less than a quarter mile) are expected to prevail for a period of three hours or longer. Frost/Freeze Warning
Below freezing temperatures are expected.
The following information is available:
Weather Radar
(Posted: Jan 31, 2009 11:03:33)
NOAA
(Posted: Jan 31, 2009 11:01:17)
Before Winter Storms and Extreme Cold
(Posted: Nov 08, 2008 10:50:17)
During a Winter Storm
(Posted: Nov 08, 2008 10:53:26)
Page Last Updated: Jan 31, 2009 (11:03:33)
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