Weather Alert in Washington
Winter Storm Watch issued March 10 at 4:44AM PDT until March 13 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
AREAS AFFECTED: Western Chelan County
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 10 to 20 inches. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 8 to 12 inches. Wind gusts will peak around 50 mph Wednesday evening and Wednesday night. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 feet Thursday morning through Friday morning. * WHERE...Holden Village, Stevens Pass. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 6 PM PDT Wednesday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 6 PM Wednesday to 5 AM PDT Thursday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Wednesday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow during the blizzard warning. Strong winds could cause tree damage Wednesday evening and Wednesday night.
INSTRUCTION: If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest travel information in Washington, go to https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest travel information in Washington, go to https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel
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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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Weather Topic: What are Altocumulus Clouds?
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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.
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