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Winter Storm Impacts
By: Jenna Bodisch:]
Winter Storms
• Heavy snowfall and extreme cold can immobilize many people.
• Winter storms can result in flooding, storm surge, closed highways, blocked roads, downed power lines and hypothermia.
Freezing Rain
• Causing a coating of ice on every surface it hits.
• Creating driving, and other tasks very difficult.
Sleet
• Rain that turns to ice pellets before reaching the ground.
• This creates moisture on the roads, and it freezes.
Winter Storm Watch
• A winter storm is possible in your area.
• You should take necessary precautions.
Winter Storm Warning
• A winter storm is occurring or will soon occur in your area.
• You should take necessary precautions.
Blizzard Warning
• Sustained winds or frequent gusts to 35 miles per hour or greater amounts of falling/blowing snow are expected within 3 or more hours.
Frost/ Freeze Warning
• Below freezing temperatures are expected.
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