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Watch vs. Warning Winter Storms

01/13/2026

A Winter Storm Watch and a Winter Storm Warning are issued by the National Weather Service to notify individuals about weather advisories. A “watch” is used when there is a high probability of dangerous weather conditions occurring. A ”warning” is used when dangerous weather conditions are extremely likely to happen soon.

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