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      1. Overview
      2. Categories of Severe Winter Weather
      3. Winter Weather
      4. Health and Safety
      5. National Weather Service Winter Storm Severity Index (WSSI)
      6. Property Values
      7. What You Can Do
      8. Sources

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      Severe Winter Weather

      Severe Winter Weather often involves cold temperatures, icy roads, utility power failures, loss of Internet and other services, and can be sufficiently impactful to cause personal injuries or loss of life, significant crop or other property damage, and/or disruption to commerce or transportation.


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      Aaron Baker

      May 7, 2021 • Updated Jun 20, 2025 • 4 min read
      Natural Hazards
      Severe Winter Weather

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