Ah, the classic signs of winter: Freezing temperatures, icy roads and empty tissue boxes. It's no secret that winter is a time when illness is prominent. Coughs, colds, and viruses are seemingly running rampant this time of year. This is thanks to the drier air and an influx of time spent indoors, according to the Mayo Clinic.

Norovirus is a highly contagious stomach bug spreading in Colorado and throughout the U.S. Here's what you should know about symptoms and prevention.