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.

Winter Weather Advisory. An Advisory is issued for less severe winter weather conditions that may still cause inconvenience or minor safety risks. For this storm, lighter snowfall or brief periods ...

With recent ice storm warnings and winter weather watches, the difference in a weather watch versus a warning can be life threatening. Here are different weather warnings that you should know. The ...

Seven states all have various winter weather-related warnings and advisories over the weekend: Alaska, California, Montana, Maine, Nevada, Utah and Wyoming. Here's what to know. Fernando Cervantes Jr.

A winter weather advisory means that wintry weather, but not necessarily severe weather, is expected, but caution should still be exercised.

Winter Weather Advisory: 4 inches of snow or 1/4 inch of ice is expected. Freeze Warning: Temperatures at or below 32 degrees are expected.