Weather Alert in California
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 8:20PM PST until February 18 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Las Vegas NV
AREAS AFFECTED: Owens Valley
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches around Bishop. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Accumulations of 2 to 4 inches possible along the US-395 corridor south of Bishop late tonight mainly above 4000 feet. * WHERE...Owens Valley. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of heavy snow will continue this evening before tapering off late tonight. Heaviest snow has been in the Bishop area but additional snow accumulations will spread south overnight.
INSTRUCTION: Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 1-800-427-7623 for road information.
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The final form taken by a growing cumulus cloud is the
cumulonimbus cloud, which is very tall and dense.
The tower of a cumulonimbus cloud can soar 23 km into the atmosphere, although
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Even small cumulonimbus clouds appear very large in comparison to other cloud types.
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Drizzle is precipitation in the form of water droplets which are
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Drizzle is characterized by fine, gently falling droplets and typically does not
impact human habitation in a negative way. The exception to this is freezing drizzle,
a condition where drizzle freezes immediately upon reaching earth's surface.
Freezing drizzle is still less dangerous than freezing rain, but can
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