For millions of us, winter weather has already started.As the winds howl, the snow flies and the temperatures drop, the National Weather Service issues various levels of alerts for wintry weather.

NWS Weather Warnings explained. A Winter Weather Advisory is given if there is expected "any amount of freezing rain, or when 2 to 4 inches of snow (alone or in combination with sleet and freezing ...

A winter weather advisory indicates less severe conditions, but still warns of snow, sleet, or freezing rain capable of causing travel hazards. A snow filled parking lot in Gaylord, Michigan, on ...

Weather Advisories Explained. Winter Weather Advisories: Issued when snow, blowing snow, ice, sleet, or a combination of these elements is expected, but not severe enough to meet warning criteria.