Weather Alert in California
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 1:43PM PST until February 19 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV
AREAS AFFECTED: Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations 6 to 12 inches west of Highway 395, with local high elevation totals west of Highway 89 up to 2 feet. For valley locations along and east of Highway 395, 3 to 8 inches, including Susanville, Janesville, Standish, and Doyle. Wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph with up to 50 mph for wind prone locations along US-395.For Thursday's storm, the valley locations will get up 2 inches, west of Highway 395 up to 6 inches, and west of Highway 89 up to 1 foot. * WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 7 AM PST Wednesday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest snowfall rates will continue through early Wednesday morning.
INSTRUCTION: Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
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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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