Weather Alert in New York
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 10:05AM EST until February 19 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
AREAS AFFECTED: Northern Erie; Wyoming
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Areas of freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations of a few hundredths to around two tenths of an inch. * WHERE...Northern Erie and Wyoming Counties. The greatest ice accumulations are expected across the hilltops of northern Wyoming County. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest risk for freezing rain in Erie County will be north of the Buffalo Airport and I-90 this afternoon and early this evening, with little to no risk for freezing rain across the City of Buffalo. Across Wyoming County, the freezing rain should remain isolated to the hilltops across the northern half of the county.
INSTRUCTION: Periods of freezing rain will result in slippery surfaces. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow and ice reports through our website or social media.
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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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