As winter nears and temperatures continue their downward trend, the National Weather Service (NWS) is reminding folks to read changes made about its cold weather watches and warnings. On Oct. 1, the changes took effect all across the United States.

Get ready for a sudden blast of strong wind gusts tonight. After weeks of relatively tranquil weather, a cold front will bring storminess to Arlington and the D.C. area tonight. That's expected to include heavy rain and some strong,

A winter weather advisory, calling for "up to 6 inches in the higher elevations," has been issued by the National Weather Service for an area including Pike and northern Wayne counties. In effect from 4 p.m. Thursday to 4 p.m. Friday, the advisory also covers Bradford and Susquehanna counties.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for West Virginia’s mountain counties beginning Thursday with heavy snow accumulation possible. The watch covers parts or all of Grant, Mineral, Pendleton, Greenbrier, Preston, Tucker, Nicholas, Pocahontas and Randolph counties.

Snow is forecast for Columbus Thursday and Friday, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington. There's a 70% chance of snow showers before 1 p.m. Thursday, then a mix of rain and snow are likely to continue throughout the evening.

For those in Metro Detroit who enjoy listening to Christmas songs before Thanksgiving, the weather could briefly match their soundtrack this week. The regional forecast this week calls for the possibility of snow on Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. For those dreading a wintry return, you can relax.