Weather Alert in Wisconsin
Winter Storm Watch issued March 31 at 10:00PM CDT until April 2 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
AREAS AFFECTED: Taylor; Clark
DESCRIPTION: ...LATE WINTER STORM IMPACTS THE AREA FROM WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... .A strong and wet system is moving through the area beginning Wednesday late evening and continuing through Thursday. Snow and sleet will begin Wednesday later evening, changing to freezing rain overnight. Ice accumulations are expected and will continue into Thursday morning. Temperatures will warm Thursday afternoon and only rain will be expected. Travel is expected to be impacted. * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible Northcentral Wisconsin. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations between two tenths and three tenths of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Clark and Taylor Counties. * WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages.
INSTRUCTION: Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.
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Weather Topic: What is Snow?
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Snow is precipitation taking the form of ice crystals. Each ice crystal, or snowflake,
has unique characteristics, but all of them grow in a hexagonal structure.
Snowfall can last for sustained periods of time and result in significant buildup
of snow on the ground.
On the earth's surface, snow starts out light and powdery, but as it begins to melt
it tends to become more granular, producing small bits of ice which have the consistency of
sand. After several cycles of melting and freezing, snow can become very dense
and ice-like, commonly known as snow pack.
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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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