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 ...

Seventeen states across the U.S. have been issued warnings and advisories for chilly weather as winter finally digs its claws ...

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 ...

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