winter weather advisory
Definition
A forecast product issued by the National Weather Service when hazardous winter weather conditions, such as snow, ice, sleet, or freezing rain, are occurring or expected soon, posing risks like slippery roads and travel disruptions but not severe enough to warrant a warning.
An official alert advising the public to prepare for winter hazards that could cause minor to moderate impacts, often leading to school closures and cozy indoor days.
Examples
The winter weather advisory turned my morning jog into a penguin waddle across the driveway.
Under the winter weather advisory, neighbors competed to build the most Instagram-worthy snowman while avoiding the mailbox.
Thanks to the winter weather advisory, my boss's email about 'powering through' got buried under an avalanche of out-of-office replies.
The winter weather advisory prompted my cat to declare the windowsill her personal throne of observation.