Weather Alert in California
Winter Storm Warning issued February 14 at 12:28PM PST until February 18 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
AREAS AFFECTED: Northern Trinity; Southern Trinity
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Heavy snow expected for elevations above 5000 feet through Monday, then above 2000 feet Monday night. Total snow accumulation between 6 to 10 inches possible above 2000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 2.5 feet possible for elevations above 3000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Trinity County. * WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Tire chains may be necessary if travelling through mountain passes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will remain above 5000 to 4500 feet Sunday through Monday, dropping to 2000 feet Monday night into Tuesday. There is a potential for snow levels as low as 1500 feet with the heaviest snowfall. The heaviest snowfall rates are expected late Monday through Tuesday morning.
INSTRUCTION: If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
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Weather Topic: What are Stratocumulus Clouds?
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Stratocumulus clouds are similar to altocumulus clouds in their
fluffy appearance, but have a slightly darker shade due to their additional mass.
A good way to distinguish the two cloud types is to hold your hand out and measure
the size of an individual cloud; if it is the size of your thumb it is generally
an altocumulus cloud, if it is the size of your hand it is generally a
stratocumulus cloud.
It is uncommon for stratocumulus clouds to produce precipitation, but if they do
it is usually a light rain or snow.
Next Topic: Stratus Clouds
Weather Topic: What are Wall Clouds?
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Next Topic: Altocumulus Clouds
A wall cloud forms underneath the base of a cumulonimbus cloud,
and can be a hotbed for deadly tornadoes.
Wall clouds are formed by air flowing into the cumulonimbus clouds, which can
result in the wall cloud descending from the base of the cumulonimbus cloud, or
rising fractus clouds which join to the base of the storm cloud as the wall cloud
takes shape.
Wall clouds can be very large, and in the Northern Hemisphere they generally
form at the southern edge of cumulonimbus clouds.
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