Thanks, got it. I think when I was younger 4 inches was enough for a winter storm warning at least inside the Beltway, but maybe I am not remembering correctly.
How do we get near blizzard conditions without a winter storm warning? Not enough total snow fall expected? If we get 5 inches doesn’t that meet the criteria? No one will take near blizzard conditions seriously with an advisory.
If there is a period of time that we have 40 mph gusts, snow, blowing snow and wind chills near 0, I will give January and March an A. February a D. Winter overall gets a B ending on a high note.