Weather Alert in California
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 1:43PM PST until February 19 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV
AREAS AFFECTED: Greater Lake Tahoe Area; Greater Lake Tahoe Area
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 to 3 feet in the Tahoe Basin, locally up to 4 feet along the highest peaks. Snow totals will be highest on the west shore, and much of Alpine County. Winds gusting up to 50 mph in valleys, with Sierra ridge gusts over 100 mph. For Thursday's storm, up to 6 inches on the east shore, 6 to 10 inches on the west shore, and up to 18 inches at the crest. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 7 AM PST Wednesday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible with periods of white out conditions. Very strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest snowfall rates will continue through early Wednesday morning. There is also the threat of lightning throughout the greater Lake Tahoe area through 6pm today. Blowing snow may produce limited visibility and near whiteout conditions at times.
INSTRUCTION: Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. 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 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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