Weather Alert in Maryland
Special Weather Statement issued February 11 at 11:50AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
AREAS AFFECTED: Extreme Western Allegany; Central and Eastern Allegany; Western Garrett; Eastern Garrett; Western Highland; Eastern Highland; Western Grant; Eastern Grant; Western Mineral; Eastern Mineral; Western Pendleton; Eastern Pendleton
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Patchy freezing drizzle changing to snow showers. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Near and west of the Allegheny Front for snow, near and east of the Allegheny Front for wind. * WHEN...This afternoon through Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy freezing drizzle may redevelop by mid afternoon before transitioning quickly to snow showers. These snow showers may be moderate at times this evening, perhaps spilling into the foothills. Localized snowfall accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are possible, mainly along west- facing slopes above 2500 feet through Thursday. The strongest wind gusts to near 45 mph are expected through this evening near and east of the Allegheny Front.
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. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.
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Weather Topic: What is Sleet?
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Sleet is a form of precipitation in which small ice pellets are the primary
components. These ice pellets are smaller and more translucent than hailstones,
and harder than graupel. Sleet is caused by specific atmospheric conditions and
therefore typically doesn't last for extended periods of time.
The condition which leads to sleet formation requires a warmer body of air to be
wedged in between two sub-freezing bodies of air. When snow falls through a warmer
layer of air it melts, and as it falls through the next sub-freezing body of air
it freezes again, forming ice pellets known as sleet. In some cases, water
droplets don't have time to freeze before reaching the surface and the result is
freezing rain.
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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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