Significant winter weather for a watch means 5 or more inches of snow and/or sleet within 12 hours, or 7 inches of snow/sleet ...
The alert goes into effect at 7 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 19, and lasts through 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 20. If this is the first you’ve heard of a “Cold Weather Advisory” that’s because it’s new — sort of.