There are many areas in the world where winter brings heavy snowfall and very cold temperatures. You know that sometimes heavy snow can block roads and cause power lines to fall down. We should be prepared to the cold temperatures and of course our kids must be dressed correctly.
Here is some important things you have to care about from fema.gov.
Freezing rain: Rain that freezes when it hits the ground, creating a coating of ice on roads and walkways.
Sleet: Rain that turns to ice pellets before reaching the ground. Sleet also causes roads to freeze and become slippery.
Winter Weather Advisory: Cold, ice and snow are expected.
Winter Storm Watch: Severe weather such as heavy snow or ice is possible in the next day or two.
Winter Storm Warning: Severe winter conditions have begun or will begin very soon.
Blizzard Warning: Heavy snow and strong winds will produce a blinding snow, near zero visibility, deep drifts and life-threatening wind chill.
Frost/Freeze Warning: Below freezing temperatures are expected.