From thunder ice to Arctic blast, here’s a glossary for all the non-meteorologists and hype wary.

Significant winter weather for a watch means 5 or more inches of snow and/or sleet within 12 hours, or 7 inches of snow/sleet ...

National Weather Service defines a blizzard as a storm that contains large amounts of snow or blowing snow, with winds in ...

Similarly, wind chill temperatures measure how cold people and animals feel when outside, measuring the rate of heat loss ...

When the snow starts flying and your phone buzzes with weather alerts, do you really know what they mean? Terms like “Winter Storm Watch,” “Wind Chill Warning,” or “Freezing Rain Advisory” aren’t just ...

Confused about freezing rain, sleet and all of the extreme cold weather alerts? Here are some common cold weather terms every ...