What's The Difference Between A Winter Storm Watch, Warning And Advisory?

By Jeff Wagner, CBS Minnesota

November 16, 2022

It's almost poetic that Winter Weather Awareness Week started with snow-covered commutes.

The National Weather Service put out alerts to help us prepare. But what's the difference between a winter storm watch, warning and advisory? And how is WCCO making sure you know that message quickly?

It was a wicked wake-up call Monday morning. The first measurable snowfall of the season was also measured by its dangerous timing, with the Minnesota State Patrol reporting nearly 700 crashes and spinouts that day.

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