Weather Alert in Minnesota
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 3 at 2:23AM CDT until April 4 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
AREAS AFFECTED: Stevens; Pope
DESCRIPTION: ...MIXED WINTER EVENT WITH SNOW, SLEET, AND ICE ACCUMULATION FRIDAY INTO SATURDAY... .A mixed precipitation event will unfold across Minnesota into Wisconsin today into tomorrow. Across parts of central Minnesota this will mainly fall as snow with up to 7 inches possible. Farther south a band of freezing rain and sleet from southwest Minnesota to northwest Wisconsin will see ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch. There will be a sharp cutoff in these ice accumulations, as this will be very sensitive to where the freezing line sets up. So additional shifts in the southward extent maybe needed later in the day. * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches, sleet accumulations up to one tenth of an inch, and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Pope and Stevens Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday 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 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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