Weather Alert in Alaska
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 24 at 1:40PM AKST until February 24 at 4:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
AREAS AFFECTED: Tok Cutoff
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches along the Tok Cutoff. * WHERE...Tok Cutoff. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The area of highest accumulation has been along the Tok Cutoff from around Chistochina to Slana. Much less snow has fallen from Glennallen down to Chitina. Snow will gradually taper off the remainder of the evening. 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 tonight 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 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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