Weather Alert in California
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 15 at 1:30PM PST until February 18 at 4:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA
AREAS AFFECTED: Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest; Mountains Of San Benito County And Interior Monterey County Including Pinnacles National Park
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Accumulating snow for elevations above 3000 feet. Elevations below 3000 feet will see no accumulating snow to a dusting. Above 3000 feet total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches and the highest peaks locally up to 18 inches. * WHERE...Elevations above 3000 feet for the Santa Lucia Mountains and the mountains of San Benito county. * WHEN...From 4 PM Monday to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Slick, snow-covered roads and hiking trails. Hikers, campers, outdoor enthusiasts may encounter dangerous winter conditions above the snow level. Heavier snow showers could produce limited visibilities. Downed trees and power outages possible. * ADDITIONAL IMPACTS...Wind gusts 50 to 60 mph above 2000 feet. The combination of wind and snow will reduce visibilities.
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Weather Topic: What are Nimbostratus Clouds?
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A nimbostratus cloud is similar to a stratus cloud in its formless,
smooth appearance. However, a nimbostratus cloud is darker than a stratus cloud,
because it is thicker.
Unlike a stratus cloud, a nimbostratus cloud typically brings with it the threat
of moderate to heavy precipitation. In some cases, the precipitation may evaporate
before reaching the ground, a phenomenon known as virga.
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Weather Topic: What is Rain?
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Precipitation in the form of water droplets is called rain.
Rain generally has a tendency to fall with less intensity over a greater period
of time, and when rainfall is more severe it is usually less sustained.
Rain is the most common form of precipitation and happens with greater frequency
depending on the season and regional influences. Cities have been shown to have
an observable effect on rainfall, due to an effect called the urban heat island.
Compared to upwind, monthly rainfall between twenty and forty miles downwind of
cities is 30% greater.
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