Winter weather advisories and ice storm warnings are in effect for some areas. Here's difference in weather safety terms: warnings, watches, advisory

Punxsutawney Phil made his annual prediction in Pennsylvania, and the groundhog saw a shadow, meaning the United States is set for six more weeks of winter.

The second peak of an ongoing atmospheric river storm arrived in Northern California Monday afternoon, prompting flood watches and a winter storm warning up in the Sierra.

Winter storm warnings have been issued in four states: Oregon, Washington, California and Minnesota. In northwestern Oregon and parts of Washington, including the Willapa Hills, there will be light snow showers until midnight Friday. Cities impacted include Mary's Peak, Brooklyn, Sunset Summit, Wilson River Summit, Valsetz, and Horton.