Cold and Snow Warnings in United States

Cold and Snow Warnings for United States (Northern America) come from National Weather Service (NWS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, National Tsunami Warning Center (NOAA). This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for Washington, D.C..

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At a glance

countryUnited States · North America
reference cityWashington, D.C. (38.9, -77.04)
emergencyPrimary emergency number911
risk profilestorm, flood, heat, cold, drought, wildfire, air, earthquake, volcano, tsunami, radiation

What counts as a cold and snow warnings

Cold and snow warnings cover severe frost, snow storms, freezing rain, black ice and blizzards. They are issued by meteorological services and often paired with road authority alerts, because ice and drifting snow close roads and cut off settlements faster than the temperature alone suggests.

Who issues cold and snow warnings in United States

meteoNational Weather Service (NWS)
civilFederal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
seismicUSGS Earthquake Hazards Program
marineNational Tsunami Warning Center (NOAA)

Warning levels, colours and terminology are set nationally. Always read the warning text of the issuing authority: it names the affected districts, the expected time window and the recommended action.

If a warning is active in United States

Carry warm clothing, a blanket and a full tank when travelling.
Clear snow only with a second person nearby - sudden exertion in the cold is a cardiac risk.
Check heating, water pipes and carbon monoxide alarms before the cold spell.

Where the data comes from

Waarning reads public, key-free sources for United States: Open-Meteo, national meteorological services, national road authorities, civil protection agencies. Measurements and official warnings are shown separately, and official warnings always keep the name of the authority that issued them.

Frequently asked questions

Who issues cold and snow warnings in United States?

National Weather Service (NWS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, National Tsunami Warning Center (NOAA). Waarning does not issue warnings; it aggregates the public feeds of these bodies and links back to the original source.

What is the emergency number in United States?

The primary emergency number is 911. Use it for a life-threatening situation; for non-urgent reports use the local police station number.

Does Waarning show live cold and snow warnings for United States?

Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Washington, D.C. from Open-Meteo, national meteorological services, national road authorities, civil protection agencies. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.

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Generated 2026-10-14. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.