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Advisory Criteria


Type

Criteria

Winter Weather Advisory

3 inches or less of snow (1 to 3)
Light accumulations of ice (< 1/4")
Events with more than one hazard

Snow Advisory

3 inches or less (1 to 3)

Blowing and Drifting Snow Advisory

Visibility intermittently reduced less than or equal to 1/4 mile and sufficient blowable snow to potentially close roadways

Sleet Advisory

Sleet with accumulation < 1/2 inch

Freezing Drizzle Advisory
Freezing Rain Advisory

Light precipitation with ice accumulation < 1/4"

Wind Chill Advisory

Wind Chills expected to be below -20F.


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