Weather Alert in Alaska
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 5 at 9:02PM AKST until March 6 at 6:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
AREAS AFFECTED: Municipality of Skagway
DESCRIPTION: ...ACCUMULATING SNOW FOLLOWED BY RAIN FOR MOST NORTHERN SE AK... .Conditions have been gradually improving over the last couple of hours across the far northern panhandle as snow showers continue to diminish, the Winter Weather Advisory will be allowed to expire for Haines this evening. Another incoming front will push into the panhandle through Friday with a changeover to rain expected through Friday morning for majority of the panhandle, main exception will be the upper elevations of the Klondike Highway near White Pass which is expected to remain cold enough for all snow. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for the Klondike Highway. * WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Klondike Highway, near White Pass. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 6 PM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest snowfall accumulations expected near White Pass.
INSTRUCTION: Slow down and use caution while traveling. People are urged to prepare their property before the onset of winter weather. For the latest road conditions, where available, call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.
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Weather Topic: What are Nimbostratus Clouds?
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A nimbostratus cloud is similar to a stratus cloud in its formless,
smooth appearance. However, a nimbostratus cloud is darker than a stratus cloud,
because it is thicker.
Unlike a stratus cloud, a nimbostratus cloud typically brings with it the threat
of moderate to heavy precipitation. In some cases, the precipitation may evaporate
before reaching the ground, a phenomenon known as virga.
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Weather Topic: What is Rain?
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Precipitation in the form of water droplets is called rain.
Rain generally has a tendency to fall with less intensity over a greater period
of time, and when rainfall is more severe it is usually less sustained.
Rain is the most common form of precipitation and happens with greater frequency
depending on the season and regional influences. Cities have been shown to have
an observable effect on rainfall, due to an effect called the urban heat island.
Compared to upwind, monthly rainfall between twenty and forty miles downwind of
cities is 30% greater.
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