Weather Alert in Alaska
Winter Storm Watch issued February 8 at 2:15PM AKST until February 12 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
AREAS AFFECTED: Shishmaref; Bering Strait Coast; Southern Seward Peninsula Coast; Interior Seward Peninsula
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Snow and gusty winds possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Bering Strait Coast, Interior Seward Peninsula, Shishmaref, and Southern Seward Peninsula Coast. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing and falling snow could significantly reduce visibility below 1/2 to 1/4 mile. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will ramp up Tuesday morning ahead of snow building in later in the day Tuesday into Tuesday night.
INSTRUCTION: Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
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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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