Weather Alert in California
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 12:03PM PST until February 19 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR
AREAS AFFECTED: Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties; Modoc County; Klamath Basin; Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County; Central and Eastern Lake County
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 5 inches, except up to 8 inches over higher terrain. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph over high and exposed terrain. * WHERE...Klamath Basin and Winter Rim in Klamath county and Lake County, Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties, and Modoc County. Including the locations of...Dorris, Macdoel, Tulelake, Adin, Alturas, Canby, Day, Likely, Klamath Falls, Olene, Chemult, Crescent, Beatty, Bly, Sprague River, Adel, Fort Rock, Lakeview, Valley Falls, Paisley. This also includes the following passes or notable locations... Cedar Pass on state highway 239 at 6323 ft. Warner Mountain Summit on state highway 140 at 5850 ft. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult and delays in your commute. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening and morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation will become lighter and more showers tonight into Wednesday with lighter accumulations. A period of heavier snow is expected Wednesday night into Thursday. Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for additional snow probabilities
INSTRUCTION: Slow down and use caution while traveling. In California, call 511 or visit quickmap.dot.ca.gov for road information. In Oregon, call 511 or visit tripcheck.com for road information.
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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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