As the winter storm approaches, the NWS has issued a winter weather watch, storm warning, or advisory for parts of 30 different states, warning of nearly three feet of snow in some parts, along with high winds and life-threatening temperatures.

The National Weather Service issues a litany of notices before and during inclement weather events. They can be important signals on how to respond.

The National Weather Service has issued winter storm warnings for several states as serious weather conditions are expected to hit parts of the United States on Friday and into the weekend, bringing potentially “dangerous” conditions.

CHANHASSEN, Minn. — The National Weather Service has issued an extreme cold warning for much of central Minnesota and portions of western Wisconsin for Thursday night and Friday morning as brutally cold wind chills are expected in the region.

Agency officials warn commuters may have to contend with slippery road conditions on Tuesday morning, and staying outdoors too long may result in hypothermia or frostbite due to the subzero wind chills. Anyone who must go outside should dress in layers and cover exposed skin to reduce their risk, NWS recommends.

The National Weather Service issued the watch Wednesday afternoon for a the storm that’s expected to arrive this weekend, according to NWS Meteorologist Joe Curtis. “There’s increasing potential for a significant winter storm this weekend,” Curtis told MetroNews. The watch is for Saturday morning through Monday morning.

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Will it snow this weekend? The National Weather Service warns of moderate impacts from D.C. to NYC. Here's the latest forecast.