The National Weather Service issues a litany of notices before and during inclement weather events. They can be important signals on how to respond.

A winter weather advisory was released by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 2:59 p.m. EST valid from 5 p.m. EST until Thursday 7 p.m. EST for Emmet, Cheboygan, Antrim, Otsego and Charlevoix counties.

Ahead of the winter storm, a pair of low-pressure systems is expected to sweep through the Great Lakes region over the next couple of days, churning up lake effect snow that could total up to 2 feet in some areas through the end of the work week, the National Weather Service said.

ERCOT, which operates the Texas power grid, has issued an advisory for "extreme cold weather" in Texas. TEXAS, USA — The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has issued an advisory for "extreme cold weather" ahead of the expected winter storm in Texas this weekend.

Air travelers could begin to see the impact soon from the pending winter storm in North Texas. American Airlines has issued a travel alert allowing

Expect extensive cloudiness and snow as the day gets under way Wednesday morning. Plan ahead as treacherous road conditions and low visibility at times will impact the first half of the morning commute.

The National Weather Service (NWS) is issuing winter storm warnings and winter weather advisories for much of the U.S., from the Midwest to the Northeastern and further. On Tuesday, Jan. 20, the American Red Cross responded with a warning about the frigid weather and tally of cold-weather safety

ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY, N.Y. (WWTI) – The National Weather Service has issued updated weather alerts for the impending snowstorm. St. Lawrence County was put under a Winter Weather Advisory until 5 a.m. Tuesday. Snow totals of two to five inches could be possible.