Weather Alert in Connecticut
Special Weather Statement issued March 22 at 8:46PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
AREAS AFFECTED: Hartford; Tolland; Windham; Northern Worcester; Central Middlesex County; Western Hampshire; Western Hampden; Eastern Hampshire; Eastern Hampden; Southern Worcester; Western Norfolk; Southeast Middlesex; Suffolk; Eastern Norfolk; Northern Bristol; Western Plymouth; Eastern Plymouth; Northwest Providence; Southeast Providence; Western Kent; Eastern Kent; Bristol
DESCRIPTION: Ongoing areas of rain are expected to change to a slushy wintry mix of sleet and snow between 2 to 4 AM Monday, and then taper off between 9 to 11 AM Monday. Total snow and sleet accumulations of a coating to 2 inches are anticipated, primarily on grassy non-paved surfaces. It is possible that embedded heavier precipitation bands could lead to slushy accumulations on pavement, which would impact travelers during the Monday morning commute. This wintry precipitation should be mainly focused within about 20 miles either side of the Massachusetts Turnpike, but could extend as far south as the Hartford to Providence corridor. Motorists and commuters travelling during the pre-dawn hours into Monday morning should be aware of this changeover to wintry precipitation and the potential for slippery conditions. Travel with extra caution if snow and sleet is encountered Monday morning.
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Weather Topic: What are Contrails?
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A contrail is an artificial cloud, created by the passing of an
aircraft.
Contrails form because water vapor in the exhaust of aircraft engines is suspended
in the air under certain temperatures and humidity conditions. These contrails
are called exhaust contrails.
Another type of contrail can form due to a temporary reduction in air pressure
moving over the plane's surface, causing condensation.
These are called aerodynamic contrails.
When you can see your breath on a cold day, it is also because of condensation.
The reason contrails last longer than the condensation from your breath is
because the water in contrails freezes into ice particles.
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Weather Topic: What are Cumulus Clouds?
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Next Topic: Drizzle
Cumulus clouds are fluffy and textured with rounded tops, and
may have flat bottoms. The border of a cumulus cloud
is clearly defined, and can have the appearance of cotton or cauliflower.
Cumulus clouds form at low altitudes (rarely above 2 km) but can grow very tall,
becoming cumulus congestus and possibly the even taller cumulonimbus clouds.
When cumulus clouds become taller, they have a greater chance of producing precipitation.
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