Weather Alert in Iowa
Blizzard Warning issued March 14 at 12:46PM CDT until March 16 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
AREAS AFFECTED: Mitchell; Howard
DESCRIPTION: ...DANGEROUS WINTER STORM MOVES IN THIS EVENING... .A dangerous and potentially historic winter storm will move into the region this evening and continue through early Monday morning. Snow will move into the region this evening north of Interstate 90 with snowfall rates increasing throughout the overnight. By early Sunday morning snowfall rates of 2 to 4 inches per hour are likely across portions of northern Clark and Taylor Counties. Mixed precipitation is likely near I-90 Sunday morning where freezing rain accumulations of one to three tenths of an inch of ice is likely. By Sunday afternoon, much of the area will switchover to snow with wind gusts increasing to 35 to 50 mph. This will result in widespread visibilities reductions to 1/4 mile or less at times where the Blizzard Warning is in effect. Storm total snow accumulations will likely approach all-time records in north-central Wisconsin with 18 to 36 inches of snow expected north of Interstate 94. Travel will be impossible for much of the area throughout the storm. Any travel should be reserved for emergencies only. Power outages and tree damage will be possible with the combination of heavy snow, ice, and increasing winds on Sunday. * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 4 and 6 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Mitchell and Howard Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 1 AM to 10 AM CDT Sunday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 10 AM Sunday to 7 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
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. Visit 511ia.org for road conditions. Slow down and use caution while traveling. Visit 511ia.org for road conditions.
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Weather Topic: What are Shelf Clouds?
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A shelf cloud is similar to a wall cloud, but forms at the front
of a storm cloud, instead of at the rear, where wall clouds form.
A shelf cloud is caused by a series of events set into motion by the advancing
storm; first, cool air settles along the ground where precipitation has just fallen.
As the cool air is brought in, the warmer air is displaced, and rises above it,
because it is less dense. When the warmer air reaches the bottom of the storm cloud,
it begins to cool again, and the resulting condensation is a visible shelf cloud.
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Weather Topic: What is Snow?
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Next Topic: Stratocumulus Clouds
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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