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Current Alerts for Sanford, ME: Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning issued February 22 at 1:53AM EST until February 24 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Caribou ME

AREAS AFFECTED: Southern Penobscot; Interior Hancock; Central Washington; Coastal Hancock; Coastal Washington; Northern Washington

DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 11 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph along the Downeast coast and to 40 mph for interior areas. * WHERE...Portions of Coastal DownEast, Far Eastern, Interior DownEast, and Penobscot Valley Maine * WHEN...From 7 AM Monday to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

INSTRUCTION: A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel extremely dangerous. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org.

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Weather Topic: What are Cirrocumulus Clouds?

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Cirrocumulus Clouds Next Topic: Cirrostratus Clouds

Cirrocumulus clouds form at high altitudes (usually around 5 km) and have distinguishing characteristics displayed in a fine layer of small cloud patches. These small cloud patches are sometimes referred to as "cloudlets" in relation to the whole cloud formation.

Cirrocumulus clouds are formed from ice crystals and water droplets. Often, the water droplets in the cloud freeze into ice crystals and the cloud becomes a cirrostratus cloud. Because of this common occurrence, cirrocumulus cloud formations generally pass rapidly.

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Weather Topic: What are Cirrus Clouds?

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Cirrus Clouds Next Topic: Condensation

Cirrus clouds are high-level clouds that occur above 20,000 feet and are composed mainly of ice crystals. They are thin and wispy in appearance.

What do they indicate?
They are often the first sign of an approaching storm.

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