Weather Alert in Alaska
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 24 at 12:42PM 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 afternoon with around 2 to 4 inches already accumulated in Juneau and Petersburg. 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 orientied slopes favored for higher snow totals. * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 14 inches. * WHERE...City and Borough of Juneau. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. 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 Fractus Clouds?
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A fractus cloud (scud) is a fragmented, tattered cloud which has
likely been sheared off of another cloud. They are accessory clouds, meaning they
develop from parent clouds, and are named in a way which describes the original
cloud which contained them.
Fractus clouds which have originated from cumulus clouds are referred to as
cumulus fractus, while fractus clouds which have originated from stratus clouds
are referred to as stratus fractus. Under certain conditions a fractus cloud might
merge with another cloud, or develop into a cumulus cloud, but usually a
fractus cloud seen by itself will dissipate rapidly.
They are often observed on the leading and trailing edges of storm clouds,
and are a display of wind activity.
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Weather Topic: What is Graupel?
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Graupel is a form of precipitation that is created by atmospheric conditions
which cause supercooled water droplets to contact snow crystals and freeze to
their surface.
Sometimes known as soft hail or snow pellets, graupel is delicate and easily
destroyed by touch. Whereas hail usually falls during severe weather, graupel
doesn't require such conditions to form, and can form in mild precipitation
similar to situations which produce snowfall.
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