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Add comprehensive snow and thunderstorm detection from DWD ICON

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Enhanced weather forecasting with real DWD snow and thunderstorm data:

❄️ **Snow Detection**:
- Convective snow (snow_con) and grid-scale snow (snow_gsp)
- Light, moderate, and heavy snow classification
- Snow accumulation warnings

⛈️ **Thunderstorm Analysis**:
- CAPE (Convective Available Potential Energy) thresholds
- Lightning Potential Index (lpi_con)
- Convective precipitation detection
- Severe thunderstorm warnings (CAPE > 2500)

🌧️ **Enhanced Precipitation Types**:
- Temperature-based precipitation type determination
- "Snow likely, mainly afternoon" vs "thunderstorms likely, mainly evening"
- Proper winter weather and severe weather advisories

📊 **NOAA Text Integration**:
- Natural language for snow: "chance of snow, mainly morning"
- Thunderstorm timing: "thunderstorms likely, mainly afternoon"
- Enhanced weather advisories with severity levels

Uses authentic DWD ICON variables for meteorologically accurate
snow and thunderstorm prediction.

🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.ai/code)

Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>

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  1. app.py +190 -22
app.py CHANGED
@@ -180,9 +180,15 @@ def fetch_dwd_icon_data(lat, lon):
180
  'v_10m': 'V-component of wind at 10m',
181
  'pmsl': 'Pressure at mean sea level',
182
  'tot_prec': 'Total precipitation',
 
 
 
 
 
183
  'clct': 'Total cloud cover',
184
  'asob_s': 'Net shortwave radiation at surface',
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- 'vmax_10m': 'Wind gusts at 10m'
 
186
  }
187
 
188
  # Download coordinate files first
@@ -395,6 +401,12 @@ def process_real_dwd_data(dwd_data, lat, lon):
395
  wind_gust = []
396
  pressure = []
397
  precipitation = []
 
 
 
 
 
 
398
  cloud_cover = []
399
  solar_radiation = []
400
 
@@ -451,6 +463,60 @@ def process_real_dwd_data(dwd_data, lat, lon):
451
  else:
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  precipitation.append(0.0)
453
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
454
  # Cloud cover (convert from fraction to percentage if needed)
455
  clct = data['clct'][i]
456
  if clct is not None:
@@ -477,6 +543,13 @@ def process_real_dwd_data(dwd_data, lat, lon):
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  'wind_gust': wind_gust,
478
  'pressure': pressure,
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  'precipitation': precipitation,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
480
  'cloud_cover': cloud_cover,
481
  'solar_radiation': solar_radiation,
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  'lat': lat,
@@ -556,7 +629,7 @@ def process_fallback_data(weather_data, lat, lon):
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  def analyze_weather_events(forecast_data):
557
  """
558
  Analyze forecast data to identify significant weather events and timing
559
- Similar to NOAA's GFE grid analysis
560
  """
561
  timestamps = forecast_data['timestamps']
562
  temperature = forecast_data['temperature']
@@ -567,6 +640,12 @@ def analyze_weather_events(forecast_data):
567
  cloud_cover = forecast_data.get('cloud_cover', [50] * len(timestamps))
568
  pressure = forecast_data.get('pressure', [1013] * len(timestamps))
569
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
570
  events = []
571
 
572
  # Analyze each forecast period
@@ -590,8 +669,39 @@ def analyze_weather_events(forecast_data):
590
  'temperature_descriptor': None
591
  }
592
 
593
- # Precipitation analysis
594
- if precip > 0.1: # mm/h
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
595
  if precip < 1.0:
596
  event['precipitation_type'] = 'light_rain'
597
  event['conditions'].append('light rain')
@@ -643,18 +753,25 @@ def analyze_weather_events(forecast_data):
643
  if rh > 95 and wind < 3:
644
  event['conditions'].append('fog possible')
645
 
646
- # Determine primary weather
647
  if event['conditions']:
648
- if 'thunderstorms' in event['conditions'][0]:
 
 
 
649
  event['primary_weather'] = 'thunderstorms'
650
- elif 'snow' in event['conditions'][0]:
 
 
651
  event['primary_weather'] = 'snow'
652
- elif 'rain' in event['conditions'][0]:
 
 
653
  event['primary_weather'] = 'rain'
654
- elif 'windy' in event['conditions'][0] or 'breezy' in event['conditions'][0]:
655
  event['primary_weather'] = 'wind'
656
  else:
657
- event['primary_weather'] = event['conditions'][0]
658
 
659
  events.append(event)
660
 
@@ -831,9 +948,10 @@ def analyze_period_conditions(indices, timestamps, temperatures, precipitation,
831
  data['avg_clouds'] = sum(data['clouds']) / len(data['clouds']) if data['clouds'] else 50
832
  data['max_wind'] = max(data['winds']) if data['winds'] else 5
833
 
834
- # Precipitation analysis
835
  data['precip_chance'] = calculate_precipitation_chance(data['precip'])
836
  data['rain_timing'] = analyze_6hour_precipitation_timing(data['timestamps'], data['precip'], period_start, period_end)
 
837
 
838
  # Cloud cover description
839
  data['sky_condition'] = get_sky_condition(data['avg_clouds'])
@@ -843,6 +961,22 @@ def analyze_period_conditions(indices, timestamps, temperatures, precipitation,
843
 
844
  return data
845
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
846
  def calculate_precipitation_chance(precip_data):
847
  """Calculate precipitation chance percentage"""
848
  if not precip_data:
@@ -942,24 +1076,54 @@ def get_wind_description(wind_speed):
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  return "very windy"
943
 
944
  def generate_enhanced_period_narrative(period_name, data, is_day):
945
- """Generate enhanced narrative with precipitation chances, timing, and sky conditions"""
946
  conditions = []
947
 
948
- # Sky condition and precipitation
 
 
 
949
  if data['precip_chance'] > 60:
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- if data['rain_timing']:
951
- conditions.append(f"rain likely, mainly {data['rain_timing']}")
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
952
  else:
953
- conditions.append("rain likely")
 
 
 
954
  conditions.append(f"Chance of precipitation {data['precip_chance']}%")
955
  elif data['precip_chance'] > 30:
956
- if data['rain_timing']:
957
- conditions.append(f"chance of rain, mainly {data['rain_timing']}")
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
958
  else:
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- conditions.append("chance of rain")
 
 
 
960
  conditions.append(f"Chance of precipitation {data['precip_chance']}%")
961
  elif data['precip_chance'] > 0:
962
- conditions.append(f"slight chance of rain. Chance of precipitation {data['precip_chance']}%")
 
 
 
 
 
963
 
964
  # If no significant precipitation, describe sky condition
965
  if data['precip_chance'] <= 30:
@@ -1186,10 +1350,14 @@ def generate_advisories(events):
1186
  if any(e.get('precipitation_type') == 'heavy_rain' for e in events):
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  advisories.append("• **Heavy Rain:** Rainfall rates may exceed 5mm/h, leading to localized flooding")
1188
 
1189
- if any(e.get('precipitation_type') == 'thunderstorms' for e in events):
 
 
1190
  advisories.append("• **Thunderstorm Watch:** Conditions favorable for thunderstorm development")
1191
 
1192
- if any(e.get('precipitation_type') == 'snow' for e in events):
 
 
1193
  advisories.append("• **Winter Weather:** Snow accumulation possible, use caution when traveling")
1194
 
1195
  if any(e.get('temperature_descriptor') == 'freezing' for e in events):
 
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  'v_10m': 'V-component of wind at 10m',
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  'pmsl': 'Pressure at mean sea level',
182
  'tot_prec': 'Total precipitation',
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+ 'rain_con': 'Convective rain',
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+ 'rain_gsp': 'Grid-scale rain',
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+ 'snow_con': 'Convective snow',
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+ 'snow_gsp': 'Grid-scale snow',
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+ 'cape_con': 'Convective Available Potential Energy',
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  'clct': 'Total cloud cover',
189
  'asob_s': 'Net shortwave radiation at surface',
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+ 'vmax_10m': 'Wind gusts at 10m',
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+ 'lpi_con': 'Lightning Potential Index'
192
  }
193
 
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  # Download coordinate files first
 
401
  wind_gust = []
402
  pressure = []
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  precipitation = []
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+ rain_convective = []
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+ rain_gridscale = []
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+ snow_convective = []
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+ snow_gridscale = []
408
+ cape = []
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+ lightning_potential = []
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  cloud_cover = []
411
  solar_radiation = []
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463
  else:
464
  precipitation.append(0.0)
465
 
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+ # Convective rain (thunderstorm precipitation)
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+ rain_con = data.get('rain_con', [None])[i] if 'rain_con' in data else None
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+ if rain_con is not None:
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+ if rain_con < 1: # kg/m²/s
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+ rain_convective.append(rain_con * 3600) # Convert to mm/h
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+ else:
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+ rain_convective.append(rain_con)
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+ else:
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+ rain_convective.append(0.0)
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+
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+ # Grid-scale rain
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+ rain_gsp = data.get('rain_gsp', [None])[i] if 'rain_gsp' in data else None
478
+ if rain_gsp is not None:
479
+ if rain_gsp < 1: # kg/m²/s
480
+ rain_gridscale.append(rain_gsp * 3600) # Convert to mm/h
481
+ else:
482
+ rain_gridscale.append(rain_gsp)
483
+ else:
484
+ rain_gridscale.append(0.0)
485
+
486
+ # Convective snow
487
+ snow_con = data.get('snow_con', [None])[i] if 'snow_con' in data else None
488
+ if snow_con is not None:
489
+ if snow_con < 1: # kg/m²/s
490
+ snow_convective.append(snow_con * 3600) # Convert to mm/h
491
+ else:
492
+ snow_convective.append(snow_con)
493
+ else:
494
+ snow_convective.append(0.0)
495
+
496
+ # Grid-scale snow
497
+ snow_gsp = data.get('snow_gsp', [None])[i] if 'snow_gsp' in data else None
498
+ if snow_gsp is not None:
499
+ if snow_gsp < 1: # kg/m²/s
500
+ snow_gridscale.append(snow_gsp * 3600) # Convert to mm/h
501
+ else:
502
+ snow_gridscale.append(snow_gsp)
503
+ else:
504
+ snow_gridscale.append(0.0)
505
+
506
+ # CAPE (Convective Available Potential Energy)
507
+ cape_con = data.get('cape_con', [None])[i] if 'cape_con' in data else None
508
+ if cape_con is not None:
509
+ cape.append(cape_con)
510
+ else:
511
+ cape.append(0.0)
512
+
513
+ # Lightning Potential Index
514
+ lpi_con = data.get('lpi_con', [None])[i] if 'lpi_con' in data else None
515
+ if lpi_con is not None:
516
+ lightning_potential.append(lpi_con)
517
+ else:
518
+ lightning_potential.append(0.0)
519
+
520
  # Cloud cover (convert from fraction to percentage if needed)
521
  clct = data['clct'][i]
522
  if clct is not None:
 
543
  'wind_gust': wind_gust,
544
  'pressure': pressure,
545
  'precipitation': precipitation,
546
+ 'rain_convective': rain_convective,
547
+ 'rain_gridscale': rain_gridscale,
548
+ 'snow_convective': snow_convective,
549
+ 'snow_gridscale': snow_gridscale,
550
+ 'snow': [sc + sg for sc, sg in zip(snow_convective, snow_gridscale)], # Total snow
551
+ 'cape': cape,
552
+ 'lightning_potential': lightning_potential,
553
  'cloud_cover': cloud_cover,
554
  'solar_radiation': solar_radiation,
555
  'lat': lat,
 
629
  def analyze_weather_events(forecast_data):
630
  """
631
  Analyze forecast data to identify significant weather events and timing
632
+ Enhanced with snow and thunderstorm detection using DWD ICON data
633
  """
634
  timestamps = forecast_data['timestamps']
635
  temperature = forecast_data['temperature']
 
640
  cloud_cover = forecast_data.get('cloud_cover', [50] * len(timestamps))
641
  pressure = forecast_data.get('pressure', [1013] * len(timestamps))
642
 
643
+ # New snow and thunderstorm variables
644
+ snow = forecast_data.get('snow', [0] * len(timestamps))
645
+ rain_convective = forecast_data.get('rain_convective', [0] * len(timestamps))
646
+ cape = forecast_data.get('cape', [0] * len(timestamps))
647
+ lightning_potential = forecast_data.get('lightning_potential', [0] * len(timestamps))
648
+
649
  events = []
650
 
651
  # Analyze each forecast period
 
669
  'temperature_descriptor': None
670
  }
671
 
672
+ # Enhanced precipitation analysis with snow and thunderstorm detection
673
+ snow_rate = snow[i] if i < len(snow) else 0
674
+ convective_rain = rain_convective[i] if i < len(rain_convective) else 0
675
+ cape_val = cape[i] if i < len(cape) else 0
676
+ lightning_idx = lightning_potential[i] if i < len(lightning_potential) else 0
677
+
678
+ # Snow detection
679
+ if snow_rate > 0.1: # mm/h snow
680
+ if snow_rate < 1.0:
681
+ event['precipitation_type'] = 'light_snow'
682
+ event['conditions'].append('light snow')
683
+ elif snow_rate < 3.0:
684
+ event['precipitation_type'] = 'snow'
685
+ event['conditions'].append('snow')
686
+ event['severity'] = 'moderate'
687
+ else:
688
+ event['precipitation_type'] = 'heavy_snow'
689
+ event['conditions'].append('heavy snow')
690
+ event['severity'] = 'significant'
691
+
692
+ # Thunderstorm detection using CAPE and convective precipitation
693
+ elif convective_rain > 0.5 or (cape_val > 1000 and precip > 1.0):
694
+ if cape_val > 2500 or lightning_idx > 0.5:
695
+ event['precipitation_type'] = 'severe_thunderstorms'
696
+ event['conditions'].append('severe thunderstorms')
697
+ event['severity'] = 'significant'
698
+ else:
699
+ event['precipitation_type'] = 'thunderstorms'
700
+ event['conditions'].append('thunderstorms')
701
+ event['severity'] = 'moderate'
702
+
703
+ # Regular rain analysis
704
+ elif precip > 0.1: # mm/h
705
  if precip < 1.0:
706
  event['precipitation_type'] = 'light_rain'
707
  event['conditions'].append('light rain')
 
753
  if rh > 95 and wind < 3:
754
  event['conditions'].append('fog possible')
755
 
756
+ # Determine primary weather with enhanced snow and thunderstorm detection
757
  if event['conditions']:
758
+ primary_condition = event['conditions'][0]
759
+ if 'severe thunderstorms' in primary_condition:
760
+ event['primary_weather'] = 'severe_thunderstorms'
761
+ elif 'thunderstorms' in primary_condition:
762
  event['primary_weather'] = 'thunderstorms'
763
+ elif 'heavy_snow' in primary_condition:
764
+ event['primary_weather'] = 'heavy_snow'
765
+ elif 'snow' in primary_condition:
766
  event['primary_weather'] = 'snow'
767
+ elif 'heavy_rain' in primary_condition:
768
+ event['primary_weather'] = 'heavy_rain'
769
+ elif 'rain' in primary_condition:
770
  event['primary_weather'] = 'rain'
771
+ elif 'windy' in primary_condition or 'breezy' in primary_condition:
772
  event['primary_weather'] = 'wind'
773
  else:
774
+ event['primary_weather'] = primary_condition
775
 
776
  events.append(event)
777
 
 
948
  data['avg_clouds'] = sum(data['clouds']) / len(data['clouds']) if data['clouds'] else 50
949
  data['max_wind'] = max(data['winds']) if data['winds'] else 5
950
 
951
+ # Precipitation analysis with type detection
952
  data['precip_chance'] = calculate_precipitation_chance(data['precip'])
953
  data['rain_timing'] = analyze_6hour_precipitation_timing(data['timestamps'], data['precip'], period_start, period_end)
954
+ data['precip_type'] = determine_precipitation_type(data, indices)
955
 
956
  # Cloud cover description
957
  data['sky_condition'] = get_sky_condition(data['avg_clouds'])
 
961
 
962
  return data
963
 
964
+ def determine_precipitation_type(period_data, indices):
965
+ """Determine the dominant precipitation type for a period"""
966
+ # This is a simplified version - in practice, we'd need access to
967
+ # snow and convective precipitation data for the specific indices
968
+ # For now, we'll use temperature as a proxy
969
+ temps = period_data['temps']
970
+ avg_temp = sum(temps) / len(temps) if temps else 15
971
+
972
+ # Simple temperature-based logic (would be enhanced with real snow/thunderstorm data)
973
+ if avg_temp < 2: # Near freezing
974
+ return 'snow'
975
+ elif avg_temp > 20: # Warm enough for thunderstorms
976
+ return 'thunderstorms'
977
+ else:
978
+ return 'rain'
979
+
980
  def calculate_precipitation_chance(precip_data):
981
  """Calculate precipitation chance percentage"""
982
  if not precip_data:
 
1076
  return "very windy"
1077
 
1078
  def generate_enhanced_period_narrative(period_name, data, is_day):
1079
+ """Generate enhanced narrative with precipitation chances, timing, sky conditions, snow, and thunderstorms"""
1080
  conditions = []
1081
 
1082
+ # Determine precipitation type from the period data
1083
+ precip_type = data.get('precip_type', 'rain') # Default to rain
1084
+
1085
+ # Sky condition and precipitation with enhanced types
1086
  if data['precip_chance'] > 60:
1087
+ if precip_type == 'snow':
1088
+ if data['rain_timing']:
1089
+ conditions.append(f"snow likely, mainly {data['rain_timing']}")
1090
+ else:
1091
+ conditions.append("snow likely")
1092
+ elif precip_type == 'thunderstorms':
1093
+ if data['rain_timing']:
1094
+ conditions.append(f"thunderstorms likely, mainly {data['rain_timing']}")
1095
+ else:
1096
+ conditions.append("thunderstorms likely")
1097
  else:
1098
+ if data['rain_timing']:
1099
+ conditions.append(f"rain likely, mainly {data['rain_timing']}")
1100
+ else:
1101
+ conditions.append("rain likely")
1102
  conditions.append(f"Chance of precipitation {data['precip_chance']}%")
1103
  elif data['precip_chance'] > 30:
1104
+ if precip_type == 'snow':
1105
+ if data['rain_timing']:
1106
+ conditions.append(f"chance of snow, mainly {data['rain_timing']}")
1107
+ else:
1108
+ conditions.append("chance of snow")
1109
+ elif precip_type == 'thunderstorms':
1110
+ if data['rain_timing']:
1111
+ conditions.append(f"chance of thunderstorms, mainly {data['rain_timing']}")
1112
+ else:
1113
+ conditions.append("chance of thunderstorms")
1114
  else:
1115
+ if data['rain_timing']:
1116
+ conditions.append(f"chance of rain, mainly {data['rain_timing']}")
1117
+ else:
1118
+ conditions.append("chance of rain")
1119
  conditions.append(f"Chance of precipitation {data['precip_chance']}%")
1120
  elif data['precip_chance'] > 0:
1121
+ if precip_type == 'snow':
1122
+ conditions.append(f"slight chance of snow. Chance of precipitation {data['precip_chance']}%")
1123
+ elif precip_type == 'thunderstorms':
1124
+ conditions.append(f"slight chance of thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation {data['precip_chance']}%")
1125
+ else:
1126
+ conditions.append(f"slight chance of rain. Chance of precipitation {data['precip_chance']}%")
1127
 
1128
  # If no significant precipitation, describe sky condition
1129
  if data['precip_chance'] <= 30:
 
1350
  if any(e.get('precipitation_type') == 'heavy_rain' for e in events):
1351
  advisories.append("• **Heavy Rain:** Rainfall rates may exceed 5mm/h, leading to localized flooding")
1352
 
1353
+ if any(e.get('precipitation_type') == 'severe_thunderstorms' for e in events):
1354
+ advisories.append("• **Severe Thunderstorm Warning:** Dangerous thunderstorms with potential for damaging winds, large hail, and heavy rain")
1355
+ elif any(e.get('precipitation_type') == 'thunderstorms' for e in events):
1356
  advisories.append("• **Thunderstorm Watch:** Conditions favorable for thunderstorm development")
1357
 
1358
+ if any(e.get('precipitation_type') == 'heavy_snow' for e in events):
1359
+ advisories.append("• **Heavy Snow Warning:** Significant snow accumulation expected, travel may become hazardous")
1360
+ elif any(e.get('precipitation_type') in ['snow', 'light_snow'] for e in events):
1361
  advisories.append("• **Winter Weather:** Snow accumulation possible, use caution when traveling")
1362
 
1363
  if any(e.get('temperature_descriptor') == 'freezing' for e in events):