Weather Alert in New Mexico
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 11:21AM MST until February 18 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM
AREAS AFFECTED: Chuska Mountains; Tusas Mountains Including Chama
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 6 inches except up to 9 inches above 8500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Tusas Mountains Including Chama and the Chuska Mountains. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire chains may be necessary if traveling through mountain passes. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow is forecast for late afternoon in the Chuska Mountains, and this afternoon and evening in the Tusas Mountains, as a cold front crosses from the northwest. Visibility will drop below a half mile at times during periods of snow and blowing snow.
INSTRUCTION: Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.
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Weather Topic: What are Cirrostratus Clouds?
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Cirrostratus clouds are high, thin clouds that form above
20,000 feet and are made mostly of ice crystals. They sometimes look like giant
feathers, horse tails, or curls of hair in the sky.
These clouds are pushed by the jet stream and can move at high speeds reaching
100 mph.
What do they indicate?
They indicate that a precipitation is likely within 24 hours.
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Weather Topic: What is Condensation?
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Condensation is the process which creates clouds, and therefore
it is a crucial process in the water cycle.
Condensation is the change of matter from a state of gas into a state of liquid,
and it happens because water molecules release heat into the atmosphere and
become organized into a more closely packed structure, what we might see as
water droplets.
Water is always present in the air around us as a vapor, but it's too small for
us to see. When water undergoes the process of condensation it becomes organized
into visible water droplets. You've probably seen condensation happen before on the
surface of a cold drink!
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