Weather Alert in Alaska
Winter Storm Watch issued February 10 at 2:17PM AKST until February 13 at 12:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
AREAS AFFECTED: Haines Borough and Klukwan
DESCRIPTION: ...Accumulating Snow For the Klondike and Haines Highways... .Two rounds of snow are ahead of us. A system moving into the Panhandle Tuesday evening will bring with it a round of wet snow with the possibility of blowing snow for the Klondike Highway. Snowfall totals will be variable, as high winds could result in more reduced visibilities and less actual snow accumulation. After a short break, a storm force system will be moving up into the panhandle late Wednesday night, bringing the next round of more significant snow to the upper elevations of the Klondike Highway and the Haines Highway. Currently expecting around 1 to 2 inches per every 3 hours to persist through Thursday night.. * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of up to 10 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Over the higher elevations of the Haines Highway. * WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High winds will result in variable snowfall amounts. Blowing snow could result in both reduced visibilities as well as lower snowfall amounts than anticipated..
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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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Weather Topic: What are Altocumulus Clouds?
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Similar to cirrocumulus clouds, altocumulus clouds are
characterized by cloud patches. They are distinguished by larger cloudlets
than cirrocumulus clouds but are still smaller than stratocumulus clouds.
Altocumulus clouds most commonly form in middle altitudes (between 2 and 5 km)
and may resemble, at times, the shape of a flying saucer.
These uncommon formations, called altocumulus lenticularis, are created by uplift
in the atmosphere and are most often seen in close proximity to mountains.
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