Weather Alert in Maine
Winter Storm Warning issued February 22 at 3:46PM EST until February 23 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Gray ME
AREAS AFFECTED: Interior York; Southern Carroll; Merrimack; Belknap; Strafford; Cheshire; Western And Central Hillsborough
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Maine and central, northern, and southern New Hampshire. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...A snowstorm will bring plowable snow to the region with a period of moderate travel impacts expected. Periods of moderate snow and low visibility will be the biggest hazards. The Monday evening commute will be impacted. Strong gusty winds are expected with the snowstorm. The winds will combine with the dry snow to create dangerous blowing and drifting of snow. Localized periods of near zero visibility in open areas will lead to hazardous travel conditions. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and break some tree limbs. The power outage threat is limited.
INSTRUCTION: If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by going to newengland511.org Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
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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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