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

Winter Weather Tips During a Winter Storm Warning

• 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