Weather Alert in Colorado
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 8:57AM MST until February 18 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Denver CO
AREAS AFFECTED: Jackson County Below 9000 Feet; Grand and Summit Counties Below 9000 Feet; South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet; South and Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above 9000 Feet
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches in the valleys. For the mountains, 4 to 8 inches of additional snowfall with localized higher amounts up 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph over the mountain passes. * WHERE...North Park, Grand and Summit Counties Below 9000 Feet, Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range, and The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will reduce visibility to a quarter mile or less, with potential for sudden snow squalls to bring quick intense bursts of snow, rapidly reduced visibility, and treacherous travel conditions. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.
INSTRUCTION: Roads will be slick resulting in slow and hazardous travel. Allow extra time to reach your destination. If traveling to the mountains, be prepared for winter driving conditions. Check cotrip.org for road closures and traction laws.
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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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