Winter weather alerts were prompted in some 14 states on Monday as meteorologists warned of heavy snowfall and winds gusting up to 100 miles per hour in some areas.

While the danger from winter weather varies across the country, nearly all Americans, regardless of where they live, are likely to face some type of severe winter weather at some point in their lives.

Signifies that hazardous winter weather conditions posing a threat to life and property are occurring, imminent, or highly likely within 12 to 48 hours. Winter Weather Advisory: Issued when ...