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The 2026-2027 Winter Season Outlook was released today, please see the following link: https://t.co/3gXl3AW2Xh.

Winter is approaching, are you prepared? Over the next two weeks, we’ll share tips and essential product updates to help you navigate the cold months. Stay tuned! ❄️

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#WPC_MD 1510 affecting Southwest California, #cawx, https://t.co/idHJaHwY3n

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National High/Low temps for Wednesday October 21, 2026: 96 at Coolidge, AZ; 16 at 32 miles west-southwest of Bynum, MT #azwx #mtwx https://t.co/SDpbeRABOo

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A snow squall strikes quickly, bringing sudden whiteout conditions & flash freezes that turn highways icy in seconds.

If caught in a squall:
🔹 Slow down gradually (don't slam brakes)
🔹 Turn on low beams/hazards
🔹 Exit safely if possible

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#WPC_MD 1509 affecting Much of Arizona, Southern Utah, and the Four Corners, #nmwx #cowx #utwx #azwx #nvwx, https://t.co/QPrH3MuViq

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An updated Day 3-7 Hazards Outlook has been issued. https://t.co/VBxTZCp4sE

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#WPC_MD 1508 affecting Southwestern California, #cawx, https://t.co/HZYqWuM7Nt

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A Moderate Risk ERO is in effect tomorrow across portions of Southwestern Colorado. Rainfall totals of 2-3 inches, local 5 inches, atop snow melt on higher terrain will allow for locally significant flash and riverine flooding. The Four Corners may see scattered flash flooding.

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A MODERATE risk is in effect in our Day 2 Excessive Rainfall Outlook. More details: https://t.co/cfgBoWyKla

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#WPC_MD 1507 affecting Four Corner Region, #nmwx #cowx #utwx #azwx #nvwx, https://t.co/4bopQOkVtM

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[Winter Preparedness] Snow, slush, and ice can turn everyday commutes into dangerous situations in an instant. Protecting yourself and others on the road with the following tips! 🚘❄️

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#WPC_MD 1506 affecting Southwestern California and the Channel Islands..., #cawx, https://t.co/lf9rgabGwN

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#WPC_MD 1505 affecting West-Central to Northern Arizona...Far Southern Utah..., #utwx #azwx, https://t.co/P0lqFQRO0L

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[Winter Preparedness] Freezing temperatures and slick roads can turn a routine drive hazardous fast. Being prepared is the best way to make it home safely.

In this video, we cover vehicle winterization and how to build an essential winter emergency kit. 🚘❄️

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A MODERATE risk is in effect in our Day 2 Excessive Rainfall Outlook. More details: https://t.co/cfgBoWyKla

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A MODERATE risk is in effect in our Day 2 Excessive Rainfall Outlook. More details: https://t.co/cfgBoWyKla

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#WPC_MD 1504 affecting North-Central Arizona, #utwx #azwx, https://t.co/BHh4GqCvQ3

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An updated Day 3-7 Hazards Outlook has been issued. https://t.co/VBxTZCp4sE

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A closed low and associated moisture conveyor belt (PWATS 3-4 standard deviations above average) will bring a level 2/4 flash flooding risk. The mountain ranges, especially burn scars, of Southern California to the Four Corners region will see heavy rainfall (1-2 inches).

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Instead of just one number, local NWS Weather Forecast Offices offer winter pages showing the full range of potential snow & ice scenarios, from low to high end! Find your local page here: https://t.co/JIRulR5jxB, and learn how to use the data: https://t.co/ogtvJmi3a5 .

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A blizzard is defined by wind and visibility, not total snow accumulation! You can even have a blizzard without a single new flake falling. The biggest danger is whiteout conditions. Severe blowing snow causes severe disorientation in seconds, making travel nearly impossible.🌬️❄️