Winter Storm Kenan

PickyPicky3 · ‎10-22-2018

I didn't know yesterday's snow storm had a name until I got up this morning. Then I read that The Weather Channel (which I never watch) decided to name it Kenan. Who gave them permission?

Can people who use Accuweather or the National Weather Service name it something else if they want to?

kaydee50 · ‎02-07-2011

I always watch the Weather Channel and as I understand it the national weather service or whoever names the storm, not the WC. Just like hurricanes get names,

LindaSal · ‎05-15-2014

The Weather Channel has been naming winter storms for awhile now. Not sure when they started doing it but I believe if the storm meets certain criteria it gets named, like hurricanes. We got to meet Kenan up close and personal in RI. I have to say I was impressed, 22 inches of snow and 60 mph winds later

meallen616 · ‎01-10-2013

@PickyPicky3,

They have been naming the storms since the 2012-2013 season. Here's their latest list,

I don't know if other stations name theirs at all or use the weather channel names!

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On It · ‎03-15-2021

I saw a disclaimer a few years ago. The names are assigned by the Weather Channel which of course is not a part of the National Weather Service. The NWS names hurricanes but not winter storms.

I am glad for those affected that the storm has passed. I hope everyone fared well. Please let us know how it affected your area.

PickyPicky3 · ‎10-22-2018

Thanks everyone. So it's a highly successful publicity effort by The Weather Channel. Very clever.

I got an e-mail from Bank of America this morning about availability of services during Winter Storm Kenan. That's how I heard it.

mspatmac · ‎06-10-2015

Winter storms are named by The Weather Channel for systems meeting strict criteria. There were 24 named storms last winter, including two in October.