Weather Alert in Alaska
Winter Storm Watch issued March 2 at 8:57AM AKST until March 4 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
AREAS AFFECTED: City and Borough of Sitka; Western Kupreanof and Kuiu Island
DESCRIPTION: ...MULTIPLE ROUNDS OF SNOWFALL EXPECTED THROUGH EARLY WEEK... Snow continues for the central inner channels from Wrangell and Kake northward though rates are starting to diminish. Expect the snow to continue to diminish through the day as the system moves off to the east. Another system will bring more accumulating snow to the panhandle Monday night into Tuesday night. The track of this follow up feature could lead to significant swings in snow accumulations from Frederick Sound northward to the Icy Strait corridor. * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 12 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...City and Borough of Sitka and Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 9 AM AKST Monday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Monday night through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and is discouraged. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
INSTRUCTION: Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
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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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