As winter weather sets in for Michigan, residents are sure to hear a number of unfamiliar weather terms, warnings and other information — some that could provide life-saving information if you understand what they mean.

A winter storm watch was in place Nov. 24, for the western Upper Peninsula with some places forecast to see as much as 12 inches of snow with 45 mph wind gusts. The watch is in effect for Keweenaw, Houghton, Baraga, Ontonagon and Gogebic counties. Heavy snow is forecast to fall between Tuesday night, Nov. 25, through Thursday morning, Nov. 27.

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