Weather Alert in California
Winter Storm Warning issued February 18 at 12:32PM PST until February 19 at 6:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
AREAS AFFECTED: Northwestern Mendocino Interior; Northeastern Mendocino Interior; Northern Lake County; Southern Lake County
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Heavy snow elevations above 2000 feet. Additional snow accumulations up to 6 inches. * WHERE...Lake County, and Northern Mendocino Interior. * WHEN...Until 6 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult. Tire chains may be necessary if travelling through mountain passes. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another cold front will bring additional snow tonight through Thursday morning. The heaviest snowfall rates are expected tonight into Thursday morning. There is the potential for snow level as low as 1500 feet with the heaviest snowfall amounts.
INSTRUCTION: If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
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Weather Topic: What are Altocumulus Clouds?
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Next Topic: Altostratus Clouds
Similar to cirrocumulus clouds, altocumulus clouds are
characterized by cloud patches. They are distinguished by larger cloudlets
than cirrocumulus clouds but are still smaller than stratocumulus clouds.
Altocumulus clouds most commonly form in middle altitudes (between 2 and 5 km)
and may resemble, at times, the shape of a flying saucer.
These uncommon formations, called altocumulus lenticularis, are created by uplift
in the atmosphere and are most often seen in close proximity to mountains.
Next Topic: Altostratus Clouds
Weather Topic: What are Cirrocumulus Clouds?
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Next Topic: Cirrostratus Clouds
Cirrocumulus clouds form at high altitudes (usually around 5 km)
and have distinguishing characteristics displayed in a fine layer of
small cloud patches. These small cloud patches are sometimes referred to as
"cloudlets" in relation to the whole cloud formation.
Cirrocumulus clouds are formed from ice crystals and water droplets. Often, the
water droplets in the cloud freeze into ice crystals and the cloud becomes a
cirrostratus cloud. Because of this common occurrence, cirrocumulus cloud
formations generally pass rapidly.
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