For a Warning or Watch

Winter Weather Tips During a Winter Storm Watch

Listen to NOAA Weather Radio, local radio, and tv stations, or The Weather Channel for further updates
Be alert to changing weather conditions
Avoid unnecessary travel

Stay indoors during the storm
Wear several layers of clothing to ward off the cold
Wear gloves or mittens
Wear a hat to conserve valuable body heat
Avoid alcohol
Understand the hazards of wind chill, which combines the cooling effect of wind and cold on exposed skin; the results can be frostbite and hypothermia
Walk carefully on snow or ice-covered surfaces
Avoid overexertion while walking in heavy snow or while shoveling snow; a common killer during winter storms is a heart attack