Weather Alert in Minnesota
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 2:19AM CST until February 19 at 8:00AM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
AREAS AFFECTED: Wright; Hennepin; Ramsey; Washington; McLeod; Carver; Scott; Dakota; St. Croix; Pierce; Dunn
DESCRIPTION: ...CONTINUED LIGHT SNOW TONING AND SNOW COVERED ROADS WILL LEAD TO A SLOW COMMUTE THURSDAY MORNING... .Snow will slowly diminish through the rest of tonight from Morris and Alexandria, east into the Twin Cities and far western Wisconsin. Additional snow accumulations will be up to 1 inch, though the light snow will result in continue snow covered roads in Thursday morning, which will result in a slow commute Thursday morning. * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...In Minnesota, McLeod, Wright, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington Counties. In Wisconsin, Dunn, Pierce, and St. Croix Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...Snow covered roads will lead to hazardous conditions impacting the Thursday morning commute.
INSTRUCTION: Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Minnesota, call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov 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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