Weather Alert in Massachusetts
Winter Storm Warning issued February 23 at 3:39AM EST until February 23 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY
AREAS AFFECTED: Northern Berkshire; Southern Berkshire; Eastern Rensselaer; Western Greene; Eastern Greene; Western Columbia; Eastern Columbia; Bennington; Western Windham; Eastern Windham
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow . Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 9 inches. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 16 inches with the higher totals over the mountains. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...The Berkshires of western Massachusetts, Greene, Columbia and eastern Rensselaer Counties in eastern New York, and southern Vermont. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel will be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A powerful nor'easter will impact the region today. There will be a sharp gradient of snowfall totals and the higher snowfall amounts will be favored across the higher elevations and southern parts of the area. Snowfall rates could approach one inch per hour within bands this morning.
INSTRUCTION: If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
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Weather Topic: What are Nimbostratus Clouds?
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A nimbostratus cloud is similar to a stratus cloud in its formless,
smooth appearance. However, a nimbostratus cloud is darker than a stratus cloud,
because it is thicker.
Unlike a stratus cloud, a nimbostratus cloud typically brings with it the threat
of moderate to heavy precipitation. In some cases, the precipitation may evaporate
before reaching the ground, a phenomenon known as virga.
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Weather Topic: What is Rain?
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Precipitation in the form of water droplets is called rain.
Rain generally has a tendency to fall with less intensity over a greater period
of time, and when rainfall is more severe it is usually less sustained.
Rain is the most common form of precipitation and happens with greater frequency
depending on the season and regional influences. Cities have been shown to have
an observable effect on rainfall, due to an effect called the urban heat island.
Compared to upwind, monthly rainfall between twenty and forty miles downwind of
cities is 30% greater.
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