The National Weather Service is warning of ‘Extremely Critical’ fire weather in six states as 70 mph winds threaten rapid wildfire spread.

The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory at 3:25 a.m. EST on Tuesday valid for Wednesday between 1 a.m. EST and 7 p.m. EST for Antrim, Otsego, Crawford, Oscoda, Alcona and Charlevoix counties.

On February 9, 1870, the creation of America's first national weather service transformed public safety by enabling timely storm warnings.

Virtual sessions replace in-person classes for volunteer weather spotters

Commuters across Connecticut should prepare for icy sidewalks and roads Tuesday morning as a storm brings light snow and freezing drizzle, the National Weather Service said. In a special weather statement, the agency said spotty freezing may develop across the southern half of the state ahead of an approaching warm front late Monday into Tuesday.

Dense fog, rain and the possibility for more snow — all in store for Long Island over the coming days, according to the National Weather Service.

The National Weather Service reports another round of snow will bring light to moderate accumulations to the mountains Tuesday night and Wednesday.Active winter

The National Weather Service has already announced spotter training sessions for area counties. It has now officially announced March 2-6 as Severe Weather Awareness Week across the state. As has been the case for years, the week will have different information points every day: