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.

A winter storm warning is issued for a significant winter weather event including snow, ice, sleet or blowing snow or a combination of these hazards.

"Winter storm warnings are usually issued in the period of 12 to 24 hours before the storm starts, and occasionally beyond that as much as 36 hours before the storm moves into the region ...

A winter storm warning remains in effect for Clay, Kingsbury, McCook, Miner, Turner Counties, in the east and southeast of the state, until 6 p.m. local time on Tuesday.

There are many different winter weather alerts that the National Weather Service can issue and it's important to know the differences. Between watches, advisories and warnings, there are a lot of ...

Winter storm warnings this week have been active in areas of eastern New York, western New England, northern Vermont, New Hampshire and most of Maine, the weather service reported.

Weather Alert Days: A winter storm continues to intensify, bringing accumulating snow and strong winds that will create hazardous conditions. Winter storm warnings remain in effect until midday ...

Weather: Alert Day, Winter Storm WarningTonight: LIght snow after midnight. Up to an inch overnightTuesday Morning: Light snow. Up to 1"Tuesday Afternoon and Evening: Heavy Snow. 3"-5".

Winter storm warnings Parts of Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington, including Portland, Salem, Hood River and Astoria, are under a “winter storm warning.” ...