What is the difference between a Weather Advisory, a Weather Watch and a Weather warning?
Heavy Snow Warnings are issued when snowfall totaling 7 inches or more in 12 hours and when snowfall totaling 9 inches or more in 24 hours is expected. Snow Advisories are issued when snowfall is expected to exceed 2 inches but not more than 5 inches. Winter Storm Warnings are issued when hazardous winter weather is occurring or imminent . Hazardous winter weather includes heavy snow, blizzards, ice storms, freezing rain and sleet. Winter Weather Advisories are issued for winter weather situations that may cause significant inconvenience and, if caution is not exercised, could lead to life threatening situations. They are issued when events are occurring, or highly likely to occur. The National Weather Service in Burlington issues these warnings.
