The winter season can bring many different hazards and impacts to the region. Winter Weather Awareness week is your reminder to be Weather Ready for all types of hazards, including winter storms, snow squalls, ice storms, heavy rain and flooding, high winds, and even severe weather.
All week long, the National Weather Service office in Louisville, KY, will be sharing information on how to prepare for winter, available on our social media platforms.
Winter Weather Headlines Issued by NWS Louisville
Winter Weather Advisory: For impactful snow accumulations up to 4 inches, or a combination of impactful snow, sleet, or freezing rain expected to occur in the next 2 to 3 days.
Winter Storm Watch: Any combination of snow, sleet, or freezing rain averaging 4 inches or more expected to occur in the next 2 to 3 days.
Winter Storm Warning: Any combination of snow, sleet, or freezing rain averaging 4 inches or more expected to occur in the next 24 to 48 hours.
Ice Storm Warning: A freezing rain event is expected in the next 24 to 48 hours that will produce ice accumulations of 1/4 of an inch or more.
Blizzard Warning: A combination of sustained winds or frequent wind gusts of at least 35 mph and visibilities of less than 1/4 of a mile due to snow and/or blowing snow for at least three straight hours. This is expected to occur in the next 24 to 48 hours.
Snow Squall Warning: Intense bursts of snow with gusty winds causing whiteout conditions.
