Weather Alert in Arizona
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 16 at 8:07PM MST until February 17 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
AREAS AFFECTED: Kaibab Plateau; Western Mogollon Rim; Eastern Mogollon Rim
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations 3 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations up to 10 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Mogollon Rim and Kaibab Plateau. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 5 PM MST Tuesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Tuesday night through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel is not recommended as heavy snowfall and low visibility will create dangerous driving conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Forecast snowfall amounts from 8 PM MST Today to 5 PM MST Tuesday... Forest Lakes: 6 to 8" Fredonia: Trace to 1" Doney Park: 2 to 4" Flagstaff: 4 to 6" Munds Park: 4 to 6" Pine-Strawberry: Trace to 1" Williams: 2 to 4" Heber-Overgaard: Trace to 1" Jacob Lake: 4 to 6"
INSTRUCTION: Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions and closures go to az511.gov, or call 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.
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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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