Weather Alert in California
Winter Weather Advisory issued May 2 at 12:12AM PDT until May 4 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
AREAS AFFECTED: Eastern Sierra Slopes of Inyo County
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Snow expected above 8000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches between 8000 and 9000 feet and 4 to 8 inches above 9000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes. * WHEN...From 5 PM Saturday to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...This late season winter storm will pose a significant risk to those hikers and outdoor recreationalists not prepared for winter conditions. The combination of low temperatures, gusty winds and accumulating snow will make for hazardous conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will vary between 7500 feet and 8500 feet.
INSTRUCTION: Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 1-800-427-7623 for road information.
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Weather Topic: What are Altostratus Clouds?
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Altostratus clouds form at mid to high-level altitudes
(between 2 and 7 km) and are created by a warm, stable air mass which causes
water vapor
to condense as it rise through the atmosphere. Usually altostratus clouds are
featureless sheets characterized by a uniform color.
In some cases, wind punching through the cloud formation may give it a waved
appearance, called altostratus undulatus. Altostratus clouds
are commonly seen with other cloud formations accompanying them.
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Weather Topic: What are Cirrostratus Clouds?
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Next Topic: Cirrus Clouds
Cirrostratus clouds are high, thin clouds that form above
20,000 feet and are made mostly of ice crystals. They sometimes look like giant
feathers, horse tails, or curls of hair in the sky.
These clouds are pushed by the jet stream and can move at high speeds reaching
100 mph.
What do they indicate?
They indicate that a precipitation is likely within 24 hours.
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