Predicting the weather is hard, but being prepared is easy. Start planning now for
winter weather.
Know your terms
Know your terms
WINTER ADVISORY: Issued when snow, blowing snow, ice, sleet or a combination of wintry
elements is expected, but conditions should not be hazardous enough to merit a storm
warning. Use caution when driving.
WINTER STORM WATCH: Issued when indicators are favorable for a significant winter
storm event 鈥� heavy sleet, heavy snow, ice, blowing snow or a combination of events.
WINTER STORM WARNING: Issued for a significant winter weather event, including snow,
ice, sleet, blowing snow or a combination of these hazards. Travel will become difficult
or impossible in some situations. Delay your travel plans until conditions improve.
Readiness Tips
Readiness Tips
Make a plan. Know what to do before, during and after a winter storm.
Sign up for local alerts and warnings and listen to local officials.
Include enough food, water, medication and anything used daily in your home emergency
kit to last for at least 72 hours. See suggestions at .
Stay off the road during and after a winter storm.
Have a carbon monoxide alarm in place, especially if using alternative heating devices.
Wear several layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing rather than one layer
or heavy clothing.
Keep dry! Change out of wet clothing to prevent a loss of body heat.
Also, make sure your car is stocked for an emergency: .
Keep water, nonperishable food and an extra set of warm clothes in the car in case
you get stranded.