Weather Alert in Alaska
Blizzard Warning issued February 28 at 2:41AM AKST until March 2 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
AREAS AFFECTED: Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel may be impacted. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could result in power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There may be a brief break in blizzard conditions Saturday before conditions deteriorate again by Sunday. Wind chills as low as 70 below zero are expected at times through the weekend. Exercise caution while outdoors as frostbite can occur in as little as five minutes or less.
INSTRUCTION: Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle.
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Weather Topic: What are Altocumulus Clouds?
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Next Topic: Altostratus Clouds
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.
Next Topic: Altostratus Clouds
Weather Topic: What are Cirrocumulus Clouds?
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Next Topic: Cirrostratus Clouds
Cirrocumulus clouds form at high altitudes (usually around 5 km)
and have distinguishing characteristics displayed in a fine layer of
small cloud patches. These small cloud patches are sometimes referred to as
"cloudlets" in relation to the whole cloud formation.
Cirrocumulus clouds are formed from ice crystals and water droplets. Often, the
water droplets in the cloud freeze into ice crystals and the cloud becomes a
cirrostratus cloud. Because of this common occurrence, cirrocumulus cloud
formations generally pass rapidly.
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