Weather Alert in New York
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 4:11AM EST until February 19 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
AREAS AFFECTED: Northern Erie; Wyoming
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Areas of freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations of a few hundredths to around one quarter of an inch. * WHERE...Northern Erie and Wyoming Counties. The greatest ice accumulations are expected across the hilltops of northern Wyoming County. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest risk for freezing rain in Erie County will be north of the Buffalo Airport and I-90, with a minimal risk for freezing rain across the City of Buffalo. Across Wyoming County, the freezing rain should remain isolated to the hilltops across the northern half of the county.
INSTRUCTION: Periods of freezing rain will result in slippery surfaces. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow and ice reports through our website or social media.
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Weather Topic: What are Stratocumulus Clouds?
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Stratocumulus clouds are similar to altocumulus clouds in their
fluffy appearance, but have a slightly darker shade due to their additional mass.
A good way to distinguish the two cloud types is to hold your hand out and measure
the size of an individual cloud; if it is the size of your thumb it is generally
an altocumulus cloud, if it is the size of your hand it is generally a
stratocumulus cloud.
It is uncommon for stratocumulus clouds to produce precipitation, but if they do
it is usually a light rain or snow.
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Weather Topic: What are Wall Clouds?
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Next Topic: Altocumulus Clouds
A wall cloud forms underneath the base of a cumulonimbus cloud,
and can be a hotbed for deadly tornadoes.
Wall clouds are formed by air flowing into the cumulonimbus clouds, which can
result in the wall cloud descending from the base of the cumulonimbus cloud, or
rising fractus clouds which join to the base of the storm cloud as the wall cloud
takes shape.
Wall clouds can be very large, and in the Northern Hemisphere they generally
form at the southern edge of cumulonimbus clouds.
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