Weather Alert in California
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 1 at 12:12AM PDT until April 2 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR
AREAS AFFECTED: Western Siskiyou County
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Snow expected above 4000 feet. Total snow accumulations 4 to 8 inches, except up to 14 inches above 5000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph over high and exposed terrain. * WHERE...Western Siskiyou County above 4000 feet. This also includes Etna Summit on Sawyers Bar Rd at 5950 ft. * WHEN...From 8 PM Wednesday to 11 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. Gusty winds combined with snow may cause limited visibility. Use extra care if traveling through remote or isolated areas.
INSTRUCTION: Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit quickmap.dot.ca.gov for road information.
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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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Weather Topic: What are Altocumulus Clouds?
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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.
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