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Winter Storm Watches right now
Updated
Yes: 1 Winter Storm Watch in effect in 1 state Alaska (1)
Every active Winter Storm Watch in the United States from the National Weather Service, refreshed every few minutes, with what it means and what to do.
- Active winter storm watchs
- 1
- States affected
- 1 AK
- Next to expire
- Sun 4:00 pm AKDT
- Most recently issued
- Thu 2:44 pm AKDT
- Winter Storm Warnings now
- 4
- All NWS alerts now
- 352
Are there any winter storm watchs right now?
The National Weather Service has 1 active Winter Storm Watch as of Sun 1:02 pm EDT, covering parts of Alaska.
There are also 4 Winter Storm Warnings in effect.
The longest-running ends Sun 4:00 pm AKDT for Western Arctic Coast.
Active Winter Storm Watches
| State | Area (counties / zones) | Issued | Expires | Cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AK | Western Arctic Coast | Thu 2:44 pm AKDT | Sun 4:00 pm AKDT |
Times are in the local time of the (first) state the alert covers. City links show places on our list inside the alert area (by polygon or NWS zone code).
What a Winter Storm Watch means
Significant snow, sleet or ice is possible in the next 1 to 3 days, but the timing, track or amounts are still uncertain.
What to do during a Winter Storm Watch
Plan ahead: stock up on essentials, check vehicles and heating, and follow forecast updates in case the watch is upgraded to a warning.
Watch vs warning vs advisory
A watch means the ingredients are in place and the hazard is possible: be prepared. A warning means the hazard is happening, imminent or very likely: act now to protect life and property. An advisory is for less severe conditions that are still a nuisance or risky, and a statement is information that falls below those levels.
The companion product to the Winter Storm Watch is the Winter Storm Warning, with 4 active now.
Other alert types right now
- Tornado Warnings 0 active
- Tornado Watches 0 active
- Severe Thunderstorm Warnings 0 active
- Severe Thunderstorm Watches 0 active
- Winter Storm Warnings 4 active
- Winter Weather Advisories 8 active
- Blizzard Warnings 0 active
- Ice Storm Warnings 0 active
- Flood Warnings 16 active
- Flash Flood Warnings 0 active
- Flood Watches 2 active
- Heat Advisories 1 active
- Extreme Heat Warnings 0 active
- Extreme Cold Warnings 0 active
- Hurricane Warnings 0 active
- Tropical Storm Warnings 0 active
- High Wind Warnings 0 active
- Red Flag Warnings 0 active
- Dense Fog Advisories 2 active
- Special Weather Statements 3 active