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Blizzard warning


Sustained winds or frequent gusts of 35 mph (56 km/h) or greater, considerable falling and/or blowing snow reducing visibility frequently to 1/4 mile (0.4 km) or less for a period of three hours or mo [..]
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Blowing Snow Advisory


Issued when widespread blowing snow with winds 25 to 35 mph (40 to 56 km/h), occasionally reducing visibility to 1/4 mile (400 m) or less, is expected.
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Drifting snow


An uneven distribution of snowfall or existing snow caused by strong surface wind. Drifting snow may occur during or after a snowfall.  If the snow is lifted more than 6 feet above the ground, it is t [..]
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freeze


A condition occurring over a large area when the surface air temperature remains below 32 degrees Fahrenheit for an extended period of time.
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Freeze Warning


Issued during the growing season when surface temperatures are expected to drop below freezing over a large area for an extended period of time, regardless if frost develops or not.
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Freezing drizzle


Drizzle that falls in liquid form and then freezes upon impact with the ground or an item with a temperature of 32 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Even in small amounts, freezing drizzle may cause traveli [..]
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freezing rain


Rain that falls in liquid form and then freezes upon impact with the ground or an item with a temperature of 32 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Even in small amounts, freezing rain can cause traveling pro [..]
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Frost


A covering of ice that forms on exposed surfaces when the air temperature falls below the frost point.
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Frost Advisory


Issued during the growing season when widespread frost formation is expected over an extensive area. Air temperatures are usually in the mid 30s Fahrenheit at eye level.
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Frost point


When the temperature to which air must be cooled to saturation is below freezing.
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