Additionally, winter weather advisories are in place elsewhere ... that heavy snow of at least 6 inches in 12 hours, or at least 8 inches in 24 hours, is expected. It can also be issued if sleet ...

"A winter weather advisory is issued when there is ... indicates that heavy snow of at least 6 inches in 12 hours, or at least 8 inches in 24 hours, is expected. The Montana and Wyoming mountains ...

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While some sound similar, each alert issued by local National Weather Service offices signals different winter conditions. Each office knows the local area and will issue warnings, watches or ...

The National Weather Service ... degrees once this winter, on Jan. 22, and the afternoon warmed to around 50 degrees. The NWS issues a Winter Storm Warning usually 12 to 24 hours before snow ...

or 12 inches or more snowfall is to accumulate in 24 hours. Winter weather advisories have a lower threshold for snowfall. In lower elevations, a winter weather advisory is issued for 3-6 inches ...

There are several different winter weather advisories, watches and warnings ... eight inches in 12 hours or 10 inches in 24 hours. A winter storm watch can also be issued for a combination of ...

(WKRN) — Winter weather can be intimidating ... at least 6 inches of snow have to fall within 12 hours, or 8 inches within 24 hours, or sleet accumulation has to reach half an inch.

Winter storm warnings are usually issued 12 to 24 hours before the event ... usually at least 24 to 36 hours in advance, the weather service said in its glossary. Watches are issued when there ...