Weather Alert in Minnesota
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 2:25AM CST until February 18 at 9:00PM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
AREAS AFFECTED: Douglas; Stevens; Pope; Stearns; Swift; Kandiyohi; Meeker
DESCRIPTION: ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR ACCUMULATING SNOW AND GUSTY WINDS ACROSS WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA... .Rain will transition over to snow by mid morning resulting in a few inches of accumulation through this evening. A narrow band of accumulating snow will develop on the southern end of the surface low pressure. This band will track roughly from Morris to the Twin Cities metro. Winds increasing later this morning as the changeover to snow happens will cause reduced visibility and slick travel. Snow will be wet and heavy, but some minor blowing snow cannot be ruled out in open areas. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Kandiyohi, Meeker, Stearns, Douglas, Pope, Stevens, and Swift Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.
INSTRUCTION: Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions.
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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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