Weather Alert in Minnesota
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 2:25AM CST until February 18 at 9:00PM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
AREAS AFFECTED: Douglas; Stevens; Pope; Stearns; Swift; Kandiyohi; Meeker
DESCRIPTION: ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR ACCUMULATING SNOW AND GUSTY WINDS ACROSS WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA... .Rain will transition over to snow by mid morning resulting in a few inches of accumulation through this evening. A narrow band of accumulating snow will develop on the southern end of the surface low pressure. This band will track roughly from Morris to the Twin Cities metro. Winds increasing later this morning as the changeover to snow happens will cause reduced visibility and slick travel. Snow will be wet and heavy, but some minor blowing snow cannot be ruled out in open areas. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Kandiyohi, Meeker, Stearns, Douglas, Pope, Stevens, and Swift Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.
INSTRUCTION: Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions.
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Weather Topic: What are Contrails?
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A contrail is an artificial cloud, created by the passing of an
aircraft.
Contrails form because water vapor in the exhaust of aircraft engines is suspended
in the air under certain temperatures and humidity conditions. These contrails
are called exhaust contrails.
Another type of contrail can form due to a temporary reduction in air pressure
moving over the plane's surface, causing condensation.
These are called aerodynamic contrails.
When you can see your breath on a cold day, it is also because of condensation.
The reason contrails last longer than the condensation from your breath is
because the water in contrails freezes into ice particles.
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Weather Topic: What are Cumulus Clouds?
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Next Topic: Drizzle
Cumulus clouds are fluffy and textured with rounded tops, and
may have flat bottoms. The border of a cumulus cloud
is clearly defined, and can have the appearance of cotton or cauliflower.
Cumulus clouds form at low altitudes (rarely above 2 km) but can grow very tall,
becoming cumulus congestus and possibly the even taller cumulonimbus clouds.
When cumulus clouds become taller, they have a greater chance of producing precipitation.
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