Spencer, IA (northwestiowanow) — Patrick Hazelett spoke with Warning Coordination Meteorologist Peter Rogers from Sioux Falls. Rogers tells us about the purpose of spreading the word on Winter Weather Awareness Day.

Terms people should understand heading into this winter include watches and warnings.

The Director of the Iowa Flood Center said rain events are intensifying in Iowa, how about winter storms? Rogers tells northwestiowanow.com more.

There are a few other things for people to keep in mind as we enter a new season.

November 9th is Winter Weather Awareness Day.