Weather Alert in Alaska
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 24 at 5:43PM AKST until February 26 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
AREAS AFFECTED: City and Borough of Juneau
DESCRIPTION: ...PERIODS OF SNOW THROUGH MID WEEK... .Light snow continuing in various inland areas this evening. There should be a brief break in the snow tonight before more snow showers move in from the west Wednesday into Wednesday night. Snow accumulations will be highly variable Wednesday into Wednesday night with W to SW oriented slopes favored for higher snow totals. * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 10 inches. * WHERE...City and Borough of Juneau. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and is discouraged. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow Tuesday afternoon and evening is expected to diminish Tuesday night, but will ramp back up Wednesday morning into Wednesday night. Snow accumulations will be highly variable with localized locations having a chance of seeing accumulations a few inches higher or lower then the above range.
INSTRUCTION: Slow down and use caution while traveling. People are urged to prepare their property before the onset of winter weather. For the latest road conditions, where available, call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.
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Weather Topic: What are Nimbostratus Clouds?
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A nimbostratus cloud is similar to a stratus cloud in its formless,
smooth appearance. However, a nimbostratus cloud is darker than a stratus cloud,
because it is thicker.
Unlike a stratus cloud, a nimbostratus cloud typically brings with it the threat
of moderate to heavy precipitation. In some cases, the precipitation may evaporate
before reaching the ground, a phenomenon known as virga.
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Weather Topic: What is Rain?
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Precipitation in the form of water droplets is called rain.
Rain generally has a tendency to fall with less intensity over a greater period
of time, and when rainfall is more severe it is usually less sustained.
Rain is the most common form of precipitation and happens with greater frequency
depending on the season and regional influences. Cities have been shown to have
an observable effect on rainfall, due to an effect called the urban heat island.
Compared to upwind, monthly rainfall between twenty and forty miles downwind of
cities is 30% greater.
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