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Freezing
rain and freezing drizzle -- Rain that freezes as it strikes the
ground and other surfaces, forming a coating of ice.
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Sleet --
Small particles of ice, usually mixed with rain.
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Snow
flurries -- Periods of snow falling, on and off, for short amounts
of time. Accumulation is generally limited.
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Winter
storm watch -- A possibility of severe winter conditions exists.
Expect freezing rain, sleet or heavy snow, together or separately.
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Winter
storm warning -- Severe winter weather conditions with snowfall of
4 or more inches in a 24-hour period can be expected. Sleet or
freezing rain may accompany the snow.
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Travelers' advisory -- Issued when falling, blowing or drifting
snow, freezing rain or drizzle, sleet, or strong winds may make
driving difficult, but conditions are not yet serious enough to
issue a winter storm warning.
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Wind
chill -- The "feels like" temperature, combining the wind speed
and the actual temperature. Knowledge of this helps to determine
how you should dress for spending time outdoors
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