Winter Storms

Winter storms are weather events characterized by a combination of snow, ice, sleet, and freezing rain, typically occurring in colder temperatures during the winter months. These storms can vary in intensity and scope, including light snow showers to severe blizzards with high winds and significant snowfall. Winter storms can disrupt transportation, cause power outages, and create hazardous conditions for travel due to reduced visibility and icy surfaces. The meteorological conditions that lead to winter storms often involve the interaction of cold air masses with warm, moist air, leading to precipitation in the form of ice or snow. Winter storms are often classified based on their severity and the specific type of precipitation they produce, such as snowstorms, ice storms, and sleet storms.