Weather Alert in Alaska
Winter Storm Warning issued March 3 at 7:41AM AKST until March 4 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
AREAS AFFECTED: Glacier Bay; Eastern Chichagof Island; Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait; City and Borough of Juneau
DESCRIPTION: ...SNOW FOR THE NORTHERN AND CENTRAL PANHANDLE THROUGH WEDNESDAY... Another system is moving into the panhandle this morning and is bringing heavier snowfall rates across much of central and northern southeast Alaska. Snow is expected to mix with and eventually change over to rain on Tuesday from Kake over to Petersburg, however, if the changeover is delayed, snowfall amounts could be higher. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 13 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph near downtown Juneau and Douglas. * WHERE...Glacier Bay, Eastern Chichagof Island, Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait and City and Borough of Juneau. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall rates are expected Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday morning, with snowfall rates of an inch an hour possible. Gusty winds around downtown Juneau and Douglas could cause some areas of blowing snow.
INSTRUCTION: If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water with you in case of an emergency. People are urged to prepare their property before the onset of winter weather. For the latest road conditions, where available, call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.
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Weather Topic: What is Snow?
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Snow is precipitation taking the form of ice crystals. Each ice crystal, or snowflake,
has unique characteristics, but all of them grow in a hexagonal structure.
Snowfall can last for sustained periods of time and result in significant buildup
of snow on the ground.
On the earth's surface, snow starts out light and powdery, but as it begins to melt
it tends to become more granular, producing small bits of ice which have the consistency of
sand. After several cycles of melting and freezing, snow can become very dense
and ice-like, commonly known as snow pack.
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Weather Topic: What are Stratus Clouds?
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Stratus clouds are similar to altostratus clouds, but form at a
lower altitude and are identified by their fog-like appearance, lacking the
distinguishing features of most clouds.
Stratus clouds are wider than most clouds, and their base has a smooth, uniform
look which is lighter in color than a nimbostratus cloud.
The presence of a stratus cloud indicates the possibility of minor precipitation,
such as drizzle, but heavier precipitation does not typically arrive in the form
of a stratus cloud.
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