词条 | Winter storm warning |
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A winter storm warning (SAME code: WSW) is a statement made by the National Weather Service of the United States which means a winter storm is occurring or is about to occur in the area, usually within 36 hours. Generally, a Winter Storm Warning is issued if the following criteria, at least, are forecast: usually between {{convert|4|in|cm}} to {{convert|7|in|cm}} or more of snow or usually {{convert|3|in|cm}} or more of snow with a large accumulation of ice. In the Southern United States, where severe winter weather is much less common and any snow is a more significant event, warning criteria are lower, as low as {{convert|1|in|cm}} in the southernmost areas: as one goes from north to south, the necessary accumulations lessen. A warning can also be issued during high impact events of lesser amounts, usually early or very late in the season when trees have leaves and damage can result. Winter Storm Warnings are issued when winds are less than 35mph; if the storm has winds above this wind speed, it becomes a blizzard warning. Usually, a large accumulation of ice alone with little to no snow will result in an ice storm warning, or in the case of light freezing rain, a winter weather advisory, a freezing rain advisory, or drizzle advisory. A similar warning is issued by Environment Canada's Meteorological Service of Canada from their offices. Prior to the 2008–09 winter storm season, there was the heavy snow warning, specific for when only a heavy amount of snow was expected in the warned area. The Winter Storm Warning for Heavy Snow has since replaced it. TypesPrior to the 2008-2009 winter weather season, there were several different bulletins which have since been consolidated into the Winter Storm Warning which now states which hazards it is being issued for.
Additionally, all of the above may also include "Strong Winds" in their title if strong winds are expected as well (e.g. winter storm warning for heavy wet snow and strong winds). Also, the generic term, winter storm warning may be used on its own, typically to indicate that all three winter precipitation types are expected in high amounts; however, it may be used on its own as just a generic term at the forecaster's discretion regardless of whether or not this condition is met. Example of a winter storm warning[4]URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGENational Weather Service Grand Rapids MI331 PM EDT Fri Apr 13 2018MIZ037>040-043>046-050>052-140345-/O.NEW.KGRR.WS.W.0003.180414T0900Z-180415T1600Z/Mason-Lake-Osceola-Clare-Oceana-Newaygo-Mecosta-Isabella-Muskegon-Montcalm-Gratiot-Including the cities of Ludington, Baldwin, Reed City, Clare, Hart, Fremont, Big Rapids, Mount Pleasant, Muskegon, Greenville, and Alma331 PM EDT Fri Apr 13 2018...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SATURDAY TO NOON EDTSUNDAY...* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations of two to four inches and ice accumulations of a quarter to half an inch are expected.* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Michigan.* WHEN...From 5 AM Saturday to noon EDT Sunday.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice. Travel will be impossible. Tree branches could fall. Expect significant reductions in visibility at times.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleetand ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. Strongwinds are also expected.&&$$ See alsoSevere weather terminology (United States)References1. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.wdor.com/uncategorized/winter-storm-warning/ |title=Winter Storm Warning In Effect |publisher=WDOR |date=2014-01-14 |accessdate=2014-04-13}} 2. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.weather.gov/glossary/index.php?word=sleet+warning |title=Glossary - NOAA's National Weather Service |publisher=Weather.gov |date=2009-06-25 |accessdate=2014-04-13}} 3. ^{{cite web|author=Daryl Herzmann Akrherz |url=http://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/vtec/#2011-O-NEW-KILN-WS-W-0003/USCOMP-N0Q-201102020050 |title=IEM :: Valid Time Extent Code (VTEC) App |website=Mesonet.agron.iastate.edu |accessdate=2014-04-13}} 4. ^Source - U.S. NOAA National Weather Service External links
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