Heavy snowfall and high winds are likely to impact travel, especially in the hardest-hit areas, during morning and evening commutes. Bridges and overpasses, in particular, could be slippery and hazardous. The NWS has also warned of potential power outages due to heavy snow and wind damaging power lines.

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The NWS issued a winter storm warning into Monday, predicting wind gusts of up to 30 mph (48 kph) and as much as 18 inches (46 centimetres) of quickly-falling precipitation, along with thundersnow, a condition when thunderstorms combine with snow.

With the winter season upon us, winter weather warnings are bound to arise. The primary goal of a weather event warning is to help keep residents safe during a winter storm. The National Weather Service (NWS) has created a set list of criteria for when they issue a Winter Storm Warning.

We are taking a look at the different type of winter weather alerts ranging from a Winter Storm Warning to an Extreme Cold Warning.

The National Weather Service tailors its winter warnings based on what’s considered “disruptive weather” for each region of the U.S.

Fully understanding these important terms can mean the difference between inconvenience and disaster during winter.

FOX5 is monitoring weather conditions for the Las Vegas Valley as a Winter Storm Warning and Flood Watch has been issued.

An updated winter storm warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 12:45 a.m. in effect until 7 p.m. for Southeastern St. Lawrence, Southern Franklin and Western Clinton.

According to meteorologists and climatologists, critical changes in two major atmospheric patterns—La Nina and the polar vortex—have put the U.S. at a possible “fork in the road” that will decide how the 2025-2026 winter unfolds.