Weather Alert in Alaska
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 3:39PM AKST until February 24 at 4:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
AREAS AFFECTED: Central Copper Valley; Tok Cutoff
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches from Glennallen to Gakona and 6 to 12 inches along the Tok Cutoff. * WHERE...Central Copper Valley and Tok Cutoff, including Glennallen, Gakona, Chistochina, and Slana. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Visibility reduced to one half mile or less at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow will be this evening through the overnight hours. The area of highest accumulation is expected along the Tok Cutoff from around Chistochina to Slana. Much less snow is expected as you head south from Glennallen down to Chitina. Snow will gradually taper off during the day Tuesday. However, gusty northwest to northeast winds will develop and lead to reduced visibilities as the freshly fallen snow is lofted and blown around. The gusty winds and blowing snow will likely continue through Tuesday night and perhaps beyond.
INSTRUCTION: Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.
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Weather Topic: What is Snow?
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Snow is precipitation taking the form of ice crystals. Each ice crystal, or snowflake,
has unique characteristics, but all of them grow in a hexagonal structure.
Snowfall can last for sustained periods of time and result in significant buildup
of snow on the ground.
On the earth's surface, snow starts out light and powdery, but as it begins to melt
it tends to become more granular, producing small bits of ice which have the consistency of
sand. After several cycles of melting and freezing, snow can become very dense
and ice-like, commonly known as snow pack.
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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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