Oh, the weather outside is frightful!

Winter weather will soon be upon us! Each GHAEA office is set up with automated call notifications staff whenever there is a closing or late start due to inclement weather. If you are unsure of which office your notifications come from, contact your supervisor or administrative secretary. 
     In the meantime, if you want to be as knowledgeable as the local meteorologist, here is a recap of winter weather conditions: 
Blizzard: Blowing and/or falling snow with winds of 35 mph or greater which reduce visibilities to a quarter of a mile or less for at least three hours. Winds lofting the current snow pack and reducing visibilities without any falling snow is called a ground blizzard.
Freezing Rain: Rain falling on surfaces with a temperature below freezing. The rain freezes upon contact with the ground and large build-ups of ice can down trees and power lines while coating roads making travel unsafe.
Sleet:: Rain/melted snow that has begun refreezing when it reaches the ground. Sleet tends to be softer than hail and is easily compacted. Sleet can quickly make roads slippery.
Wind Chill: The apparent temperature the body feels when the wind is factored into the equation.