by the winter weather advisory for snow. Blowing snow advisory (WSW) – Sustained winds or frequent gusts of accompanied by falling and blowing snow, occasionally reducing visibilities to or less, will occur for at least three hours. Discontinued beginning with the 2008-2009 winter storm season and replaced by the Winter Weather Advisory for Blowing Snow. Snow and blowing snow advisory (WSW) – Sustained winds of are expected to be accompanied by falling and blowing snow, occasionally reducing visibilities to or less for at least three hours. Discontinued beginning with the 2008-2009 winter storm season and replaced by the winter weather advisory for snow and blowing snow. Extreme cold watch (WSW) – Dangerously low temperatures are possible for a prolonged period of time. Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these temperatures. Extreme cold warning (WSW) – Dangerously low temperatures are expected for a prolonged period of time. Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these temperatures. Initially used as an experiment in 2011 and discontinued beginning with the 2011-2012 winter storm season, it was reinstated in 2018 as a merger of the extreme cold warning and wind chill warning. Lake effect snow watch (WSW) – Significant amounts of lake-effect snow (generally within 12 hours or within 24 hours) are possible in the next 12 to 48 hours. Discontinued on October 2, 2017; a winter storm watch is now issued instead. Lake effect snow advisory (WSW) – Moderate amounts of lake-effect snow (generally ) are expected or occurring. Discontinued on October 2, 2017; a winter weather advisory for lake-effect snow is now issued instead. Freezing rain advisory (WSW; alt.: freezing drizzle advisory) – Freezing rain or freezing drizzle producing ice accretion of up to that may cause significant travel impairments is expected or occurring. Discontinued on October 2, 2017; a winter weather advisory for freezing rain is now issued instead. Blizzard watch (WSW) – Sustained winds or frequent gusts of or greater, accompanying considerable falling and/or blowing snow, frequently reducing visibilities to or less for a period of three hours or more are possible generally within 12 to 48 hours. The NWS deprecated issuance of blizzard watches in October 2017; a winter storm watch is now issued in its place. Fire weather Fire warning (FRW) – A major, uncontrolled wildfire or structural fire is currently burning in a populated area and/or near major roadways, and evacuation is recommended by