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.

Heavy snow and ice could cause havoc across the western United States over the weekend as winter weather advisories and warnings have been issued by the National Weather Service. It has already ...

The National Weather Service issues warnings, watches, and advisories during winter months for events like snowstorms. These warnings are based on local criteria, with different snowfall ...

Winter is tightening its icy grip across much of the country, with a string of states slapped with weather warnings this week ...

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the states under winter storm warnings were California, Nevada, and Alaska, where a blizzard is also in place. Additionally, winter weather advisories are in place elsewhere in those three states ...

With recent ice storm warnings and winter weather watches, the difference in a weather watch versus a warning can be life threatening. Here are different weather warnings that you should know.

A few of the long-time winter weather watches, warnings and advisories are being simplified by the government weather agency. The National Weather Service surveyed the public to find out if you ...

Confusing, jargon-filled weather alerts can put vulnerable groups in harm’s way, leaving them unprepared for the deadly effects of extreme weather.

The Weather Service has urged South Africans to prepare for a widespread spell of extreme winter weather that will begin this ...