Weather Alert in Iowa
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 28 at 1:49AM CST until February 28 at 9:00PM CST by NWS La Crosse WI
AREAS AFFECTED: Howard; Winneshiek; Allamakee; Wabasha; Dodge; Olmsted; Winona; Mower; Fillmore; Houston; Buffalo; Trempealeau; Jackson; La Crosse; Monroe; Juneau; Adams; Vernon; Crawford; Richland
DESCRIPTION: ...NARROW BAND OF SNOW TODAY... .A narrow band of snow will move in from the west this morning, continuing through the daytime hours. Snowfall rates of 1"+ per hour will be possible mainly from the late morning through the early afternoon where the narrow band sets up, quickly accumulating on roadways. Snowfall amounts within the band will likely range between 2 to 4 inches with locally higher amounts possible (30%). A sharp cutoff in snowfall amounts to the north and south is expected. Therefore, any slight shift in storm track can still affect snowfall location and local impacts. As a result, be sure to continue to monitor the forecast for updates. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and central, southwest, and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
INSTRUCTION: Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Iowa, visit 511ia.org for road conditions. In Minnesota, visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road conditions.
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Weather Topic: What is Condensation?
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Next Topic: Contrails
Condensation is the process which creates clouds, and therefore
it is a crucial process in the water cycle.
Condensation is the change of matter from a state of gas into a state of liquid,
and it happens because water molecules release heat into the atmosphere and
become organized into a more closely packed structure, what we might see as
water droplets.
Water is always present in the air around us as a vapor, but it's too small for
us to see. When water undergoes the process of condensation it becomes organized
into visible water droplets. You've probably seen condensation happen before on the
surface of a cold drink!
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Weather Topic: What are Cumulonimbus Clouds?
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Next Topic: Cumulus Clouds
The final form taken by a growing cumulus cloud is the
cumulonimbus cloud, which is very tall and dense.
The tower of a cumulonimbus cloud can soar 23 km into the atmosphere, although
most commonly they stop growing at an altitude of 6 km.
Even small cumulonimbus clouds appear very large in comparison to other cloud types.
They can signal the approach of stormy weather, such as thunderstorms or blizzards.
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