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NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICEBuilding a Weather-Ready NationWinter Weather SafetyKnow YourRisk, TakeWEATHERAction, BeSERVICEa Force of NatureNATIONALBuilding aweather.gov/safetyWeather-Ready Nation // 1

Winter Weather Hazards Snow and sleetBlizzardsFreezing rainSnow squallsCold temperaturesStrong windsFloodingFogNATIONAL WEATHER SERVICEBuilding aweather.gov/safetyWeather-Ready Nation // 2

Snow and sleet Snow and sleet primarily affect travel, butcan also damage infrastructure Damage from winter storms exceeds 1 billion annually The NWS will issue a Winter StormWarning or Winter Weather AdvisoryNATIONAL WEATHER SERVICEBuilding aweather.gov/safetyWeather-Ready Nation // 3

Blizzards Blizzards occur when strong winds causeblowing snow and whiteout conditions Do not travel during a blizzard warning,especially in open country The NWS will issue a blizzard warningNATIONAL WEATHER SERVICEBuilding aweather.gov/safetyWeather-Ready Nation // 4

Freezing rain Freezing rain affects travel and canknock out power Have an emergency kit in case the powergoes out The NWS will issue an Ice Storm Warningor Winter Weather AdvisoryNATIONAL WEATHER SERVICEBuilding aweather.gov/safetyWeather-Ready Nation // 5

Snow squalls Snow squalls produce sudden white-outconditions, falling, temperatures,and icy roads These events are usually very short-lived(30-60 minutes) and extremely intense The NWS will issue a SnowSquall WarningNATIONAL WEATHER SERVICEBuilding aweather.gov/safetyWeather-Ready Nation // 6

NWS Winter ProductsNATIONAL WEATHER SERVICEBuilding aweather.gov/safetyWeather-Ready Nation // 7

Cold temperatures Cold weather can cause frostbiteor hypothermia Dress in layers, cover exposed skin, andlimit time outside The NWS will issue a Wind Chill Warningor Wind Chill AdvisoryNATIONAL WEATHER SERVICEBuilding aweather.gov/safetyWeather-Ready Nation // 8

NWS Cold Weather ProductsNATIONAL WEATHER SERVICEBuilding aweather.gov/safetyWeather-Ready Nation // 9

Prepare for winter Check the forecast to get thelatest weather Plan accordingly based on the expectedweather conditions Have a winter survival kit in your car if youmust travel Dress appropriately if you mustgo outsideNATIONAL WEATHER SERVICEweather.gov/safetyBuilding a Weather-ReadyNation // 10

Winter survival kit For your car: warm clothes, blanket,food, water, cell phone, charger For your home: food, water, medication,flash light, first aid kitNATIONAL WEATHER SERVICEweather.gov/safetyBuilding a Weather-ReadyNation // 11

Strong winds Powerful winter storms can bring strongwinds that cause damage Strong wind makes travel difficult,especially for large vehicles Seek shelter in a sturdy structure duringstrong windsNATIONAL WEATHER SERVICEweather.gov/safetyBuilding a Weather-ReadyNation // 12

Driving when windy Slow down! Keep two hands on the wheel Distance yourself from trucks, buses, andvehicles towing trailers Keep an eye out for debris, downedpower lines, and tree branchesNATIONAL WEATHER SERVICEweather.gov/safetyBuilding a Weather-ReadyNation // 13

NWS High Wind ProductsNATIONAL WEATHER SERVICEweather.gov/safetyBuilding a Weather-ReadyNation // 14

Flooding Flooding can be caused by heavy rain,snow melt, or ice jams More than half of all flood fatalities arevehicle-related Never drive through floodwatersNATIONAL WEATHER SERVICEweather.gov/safetyBuilding a Weather-ReadyNation // 15

Ice Jams Ice jam flooding occurs when chunks ofice build up and prevent water fromflowing downstream This can lead to rapid rises upstream ordownstream from the jam Never drive through floodwatersNATIONAL WEATHER SERVICEweather.gov/safetyBuilding a Weather-ReadyNation // 16

Debris flows Debris flows are possible when rain fallson steep terrain or burn scars Soil, rocks, plants, and other objects maybe swept downhill Never drive around barricadesNATIONAL WEATHER SERVICEweather.gov/safetyBuilding a Weather-ReadyNation // 17

NWS Flood ProductsNATIONAL WEATHER SERVICEweather.gov/safetyBuilding a Weather-ReadyNation // 18

Dense fog Dense fog poses a threat to motorists Slow down Leave plenty of space between you andthe vehicle in front of you Use your low-beam headlightsNATIONAL WEATHER SERVICEweather.gov/safetyBuilding a Weather-ReadyNation // 19

NWS Fog ProductsNATIONAL WEATHER SERVICEweather.gov/safetyBuilding a Weather-ReadyNation // 20

Winter Safety loodweather.gov/safety/fogNATIONAL WEATHER SERVICEweather.gov/safetyBuilding a Weather-ReadyNation // 21

Winter Weather Safety Know Your Risk, Take Action, Be a Force of Nature weather.gov/safety. Building a Weather-Ready Nation // 2 NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE Winter Weather Hazards . Keep an eye out for debris, downed power lines, and tree branches weather.gov/safety. Building a Weather-Rea

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