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Confused by the ‘Watch, Warning, and Advisory’ Weather System? The NOAA Wants Your Opinion…

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For decades, the National Weather Service (NWS) has used the “Watch, Warning, and Advisory” (WWA) system to make users aware of expected weather and water hazards. Related: New NOAA App Brings Cool Earth and Space Animations to Your Phone Extensive social science research with NWS meteorologists, core partners, and the public has found that these three WWA terms can be […]

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WeatherBrains | July 24, 2020
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What You Need To Know About Colorado’s New I-70 Traction Law

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Colorado’s New I -70 Traction Law has updated the requirements for vehicles driving on state highways during winter months. The new law, which went into effect on August 2nd, 2019 states that during an active Traction Law (also known as a Code 15), motorists must have either snow tires, tires with the mud/snow designation, or a four-wheel/all-wheel-drive vehicle. Related: New […]

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SnowBrains | October 30, 2019
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Severe Weather: Watch For Snow Squall Warnings This Winter

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The National Weather Service is rolling out a new severe weather alert that warns of intense, but short periods of snowfall and wind resulting in reduced visibility called snow squalls. Related: New NOAA App Brings Cool Earth and Space Animations to Your Phone Snow squalls are quick bursts of intense snow accompanied by strong, gusty winds. They’re typically short-lived, lasting […]

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WeatherBrains | October 25, 2019
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Snowbird and Alta, Utah | First Winter Weather Advisory Of The Year

Here in Northern Utah we had a seemingly short fall. After the hottest summer on record in Salt Lake City several weeks ago things changed over night to very fall-esque weather. However fall as we think of it did not last long. The Wasatch has been receiving a winter storm each week for now the 4th week running. Nothing has been […]

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Kyler Roush | October 13, 2013
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