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	The Cold Hard Facts about Winter Storms
		The number of times severe winter storms have occurred in the various sections of Illinois is shown in Figure 1.
		The most damaging storms, on the average, are those that originate in Colorado and end up moving just south of Illinois (Types 2 and 4 on the map in Figure 4).
		In the record-breaking winter of 1978-1979, nine of the 18 severe winter storms were Types 2 and 4, and five of the most damaging storms during the winter were Types 2 and 4.
	www.sws.uiuc.edu /atmos/statecli/winter/coldhard.htm (2463 words)

	Winter Storm
		Some winter storms may be large enough to affect several states, while others may affect only a single community.
		Winter storms are considered deceptive killers because most deaths are indirectly related to the storm.
		Fire during winter storms presents a great danger because water supplies may freeze and it may be difficult for firefighting equipment to get to the fire.
	www.disastercenter.com /guide/winter.html (3545 words)

	Kootenai County Winter Storm Safety
		Winter storms in the form of blizzards, heavy snows, ice storms, freezing rain, or sleet can be a serious hazard to people in many parts of the country.
		Have emergency "winter storm supplies" in the car, such as a container of sand, shovel windshield scraper, tow chain, or rope, flashlight, and blankets or sleeping bags.
		In winter weather, and especially in winter storms, be aware of this danger, and avoid overexertion.
	www.kcgov.us /departments/disaster/winterstorm.asp (1104 words)

	USATODAY.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-07-04)
		Winter storm watch: A significant winter storm may affect your area, but its occurrence, location and timing are still uncertain.
		A winter storm watch is issued to provide 12 to 36 hours notice of the possibility of severe winter weather.
		A winter storm warning are usually issued for heavy snow approaching or exceeding six inches, ice accumulations, dangerous wind chills, or a combination of the three.
	www.usatoday.com /weather/wwwarn.htm (1136 words)

	wbab.com: Winter Weather Guide : Winter Storms
		Winter storms known as "northeasters" cause extensive coastal flooding, erosion, and property loss in the northeastern and middle Atlantic states.
		Winter storms range from moderate snow over a few hours to blizzard conditions that last several days.
		A severe winter storm is one which drops four or more inches of snow during a 12 hour span.
	wbab.com /storm/winterstorms.html (726 words)

	American Red Cross- Winter Storm
		A major winter storm can last for several days and be accompanied by high winds, freezing rain or sleet, heavy snowfall, and cold temperatures.
		An ice storm occurs when freezing rain falls and freezes immediately on impact; communications and power can be disrupted for days, and even small accumulations of ice may cause extreme hazards to motorists and pedestrians.
		Advise people of the dangers of winter driving, and warn them driving in winter storms can be a risk to their lives.
	www.redcross.org /services/disaster/keepsafe/winter.html (3655 words)

	Famous Minnesota Winter Storms (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-07-04)
		Nov 10, 1835 Severe storms caused 19 shipwrecks on Great Lakes, 254 sailors died Feb 13-15, 1866, arguably one of the worst blizzards in Minnesota history, lasted 3 days, drifts to 20 ft buried barns in western counties, struck at nite so deaths were reduced.
		Nov 8, 1870 first winter storm warning was issued by the U.S. Army Signal Corps Mar 14-16, 1870 blizzard struck northern Iowa and SW Minnesota with up to 16 inches of snowfall.
		Dec/Jan 1968-69 one of the stormiest winters with six separate blizzard warnings in the state and total snowfalls ranging from 30 to 50 inches in northern counties from the six storms.
	climate.umn.edu /doc/historical/winter_storms.htm (992 words)

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		These storms have the potential to inflict more damage than many hurricanes because the high storm surge and high winds can last from 12 hours to 3 days, while the duration of hurricanes ranges from 6 to 12 hours.
		During winter storms, there is an increased risk of fire because people may lose electricity and use portable heaters, gas stoves, candles and other flammable sources of heat and light.
		Fire during winter storms presents a great danger because water supplies may freeze and it may be difficult for fire fighting equipment to get to the fire.
	www.serve.com /NESEC/hazards/winter_storms.cfm (1823 words)

	Winter Storms
		Among the forecast challenges being addressed at NCAR and elsewhere are small-scale variations in the swath of a winter storm that make a huge difference to the storm's impact on people and property.
		In the great extratropical storm of March 1993, records for low pressure were set along the East Coast, and snow fell in every state from Florida to Maine.
		In the Denver area’s heaviest winter storm in 90 years, some foothill locations got upwards of 79 inches (200 centimeters) of snow during March 17–19, 2003.
	www.ucar.edu /research/storms/winter.shtml (600 words)

	FEMA: Are You Ready?
		Winter Storm Watch: A winter storm is possible in your area.
		Winter Storm Warning: A winter storm is occurring or will soon occur in your area.
		Winterize your home to extend the life of your fuel supply by insulating walls and attics, caulking and weather-stripping doors and windows, and installing storm windows or covering windows with plastic.
	www.fema.gov /areyouready/winter.shtm (961 words)

	Emergency Preparedness and Response: Safety and Health Guides - Winter Storms
		Winter weather advisory: Winter weather conditions are expected to cause significant inconveniences and may be hazardous, especially to motorists.
		Winter storm warning: Take action, the storm is in or entering the area.
		The crucial difference is that in emergency conditions, such as winter storms, there are unknown hazards and the potential for changing hazards as work progresses.
	www.osha.gov /SLTC/emergencypreparedness/guides/winterstorms.html (2137 words)

	Winter Storms the Deceptive Killers
		Sometimes winter storms are accompanied by strong winds creating blizzard conditions with blinding wind-driven snow, severe drifting, and dangerous wind chill.
		These storms move east or northeast and use both the southward plunge of cold air from Canada and the northward flow of moisture from the Gulf of Mexico to produce heavy snow and sometimes blizzard conditions.
		Winter weather conditions are expected to cause significant inconveniences and may be hazardous.
	www.nws.noaa.gov /om/brochures/wntrstm.htm (2436 words)

	Prepare.org - Winter Storm (text)
		Winter storms can range from moderate snow over a few hours to blizzard conditions that last several days.
		An ice storm occurs when rain freezes immediately on impact; communications and power can be disrupted for days, and even small accumulations of ice may cause extreme hazards to motorists and pedestrians.
		Winter storms are considered deceptive killers because most deaths are indirectly related.
	www.prepare.org /text/basic/winterTX.htm (3380 words)

	CNN.com - Winter storm moves across the East - Dec. 5, 2003
		A winter storm swept through mountain regions of North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia, dumping snow and glazing roads.
		As the large system churned northward, winter storm warnings or watches were in effect through Saturday in large parts of the mid-Atlantic region.
		In western Virginia, the storm dumped as much as 8 inches of snow and sleet Thursday, causing havoc on highways and forcing schools to close.
	www.cnn.com /2003/WEATHER/12/05/winter.storm.ap/index.html (504 words)

	Winter Storm
		In addition to flooding and water related damage addresses, winter storms possess the potential for adversely impacting public safety and general well being within the County.
		Response operations may be impacted during severe storm conditions due to a lack of available emergency resources, disrupted emergency communications, access to impacted areas blocked by debris or flooding and other impediments to effective public safety operations.
		Severe winter weather driving conditions can be encounter in Monterey County and within a few short hours drive from the county those can be snow and ice conditions.
	www.co.monterey.ca.us /oes/winterstorm.htm (1243 words)

	Blizzard Attack: Winter Storms (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-07-04)
		Winter storms are dangerous because they produce a variety of life and property threatening conditions!
		Sleet and snow pellets often occur during major Winter storms when the atmosphere is near freezing on the eastern edge of the storm.
		It is important to monitor the conditions at hand during a Winter storm, but even more important to know well ahead of time what to expect once the storm has passed.
	weathereye.kgan.com /expert/blizzard/wnstorms.html (674 words)

	CNN.com - Winter storm paralyzes much of East Coast - Feb. 18, 2003
		A far-reaching winter storm dumped a thick blanket of snow onto New York City, snarling transportation and causing gridlock throughout the city.
		Although the storm had largely abated in the Washington area by late Monday afternoon, New Yorkers were facing the prospect of more snow into Tuesday morning.
		Washington was slammed by 16.2 inches of snow, the sixth-largest storm in the capital's history, and the city declared a snow emergency before snowfall had stopped late Monday afternoon.
	www.cnn.com /2003/WEATHER/02/17/winter.storm/index.html (979 words)

	Winter Storm, Storm Info, Fire Dept, City of Longmont
		Normally, when a winter storm is expected, the National Weather Service will issue a Winter Storm WATCH 12 to 36 hours in advance.
		A winter storm WATCH means that conditions exist for the possible occurrence of severe winter weather such as blizzard conditions, heavy snow, significant freezing rain, or heavy sleet.
		A winter storm WARNING means that severe winter weather such as heavy snow, significant freezing rain, or heavy sleet is expected.
	www.ci.longmont.co.us /fire/storm_info/winter_storm.htm (823 words)

	Winter Storm Info
		BY DEFINITION...A WINTER STORM WATCH MEANS THAT 7 OR MORE INCHES OF SNOW MAY ACCUMULATE DURING A 24 HOUR PERIOD.
		A WINTER STORM WATCH MAY ALSO BE ISSUED FOR THE POSSIBILITY OF BLIZZARD CONDITIONS...
		WHEN A "WINTER STORM WARNING" IS ISSUED...SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE IMMINENT...AND MAY POSE A THREAT TO LIFE OR PROPERTY.
	www.hcra.org /winter_storm_info.htm (837 words)

	USATODAY.com - Winter storm closes roads in northeast Wyoming (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-07-04)
		Winter storm warnings are posted for Gillette, Newcastle and Sundance.
		Another 2 to 6 inches was possible before the storm exited the area, the National Weather Service said.
		The storm, which moved into the state Monday, dumped 15 inches in the Wind River Mountains and 10 inches on Sinks Canyon.
	www.usatoday.com /weather/stormcenter/2005-04-21-wyoming-snow_x.htm?csp=34 (403 words)

	CNN.com - Winter storm blows up East Coast - January 3, 2002
		The National Weather Service posted a winter storm warning in parts of both states, forecasting more than a foot of snow in eastern Virginia and lesser amounts in points south.
		The storm caused some arriving flights to come in as much as 2 hours and 45 minutes late, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
		The winter storm delighted children but snarled traffic throughout the region, prompting some states and municipalities to tell workers to stay home.
	archives.cnn.com /2002/WEATHER/01/03/winter.storm/index.html (613 words)

	storm watching Victoria winter BC
		Storm watching continues to grow in popularity as tourists come from around the world to witness the ocean in a fury as it pounds the coastline.
		Frequent winter storms whip the Pacific into a fury creating row upon row of giant waves that crash in spectacular fashion all along the coast.
		A 5 minute walk is all that separates the spectator from ground zero where the waves pound the coastal shoreline, but be careful; winter storms can bring in 25 foot seas and high winds which can be very dangerous.
	www.victorialodging.com /stormwatch/index.html (208 words)

	United States - Winter Storm Warnings
		THE WINTER STORM WARNING IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT...
		A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY.
		A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING.
	iwin.nws.noaa.gov /iwin/us/winterstorm.html (9921 words)

	FEMA For Kids: Winter Storms
		Winter Weather Advisory: Cold, ice and snow are expected.
		Winter Storm Watch: Severe weather such as heavy snow or ice is possible in the next day or two.
		Winter Storm Warning: Severe winter conditions have begun or will begin very soon.
	www.fema.gov /kids/wntstrm.htm (139 words)

	City of Piqua Ohio Winter Storm Safety
		A winter storm WARNING means a winter storm is headed for your area.
		As the wind increases, heat is carried away from a person's body at an accelerated rated, driving down the body temperature.
		After the storm, if you shovel snow, be extremely careful.
	www.piquaoh.org /storms_winter.htm (438 words)

	Winter Storm Preparation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-07-04)
		Crews are working to remove debris from storm drains and will be deployed to address storm-related issues.
		During winter storms, the Public Works Agency will extend its service hours to 9:00 p.m.
		By keeping storm drains clean, volunteers can help the City's maintenance crews focus storm-response activities on the most critical storm-related problems.
	www.oaklandpw.com /winter_storm.htm (458 words)

	Scholastic.com \| Online Activities: Weather Watch
		That's why a winter storm rarely lasts more than a day in one area.
		Discover winter storms where the snow was as high as the radio tower, the wind actually blew cows from one pasture to another, and the time when
		Click on the Interactive Timeline to see the history of winter storms over the last three centuries.
	teacher.scholastic.com /activities/wwatch/winter_storms/indepth.htm (253 words)

	Lost Battalion Games : Products : Games : Battlelines® : Winter Storm
		During the attempted German relief of Stalingrad, operation “Winter Storm ” left the 1st Guards Mechanized Corps in sore need of a refit.
		In 1942, the 11th Panzer Division fought a series of delaying actions along the Chir river as part of operation “Winter Storm ”, the failed attack to relieve Stalingrad.
		The Winter Storm operation deck recreates the snow bound fighting during the attempted relief of Stalingrad.
	www.lostbattalion.com /t-bl_WS.aspx (773 words)

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