When winter weather hits, your plans for travel, work, or even just staying cozy at home can be seriously impacted. But understanding the difference between a "Winter Storm Watch" and a "Winter Storm Warning" can make all the difference in how you prepare and stay safe.
Winter Storm Watches are trending because severe winter weather is impacting many parts of the US, prompting advisories from weather agencies.
As cold fronts move across the continent, regions from the Pacific Northwest to the Northeast and even parts of the South are bracing for significant snow, ice, and dangerously low temperatures.