Weather Alert in Idaho
Hydrologic Outlook issued August 25 at 11:47AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
AREAS AFFECTED: Clearwater, ID; Idaho, ID; Lemhi, ID; Deer Lodge, MT; Granite, MT; Mineral, MT; Missoula, MT; Powell, MT; Ravalli, MT; Silver Bow, MT
DESCRIPTION: ESFMSO Where: Lemhi, Idaho, and Clearwater Counties in Idaho Ravalli, Mineral, Missoula, Granite, Deer Lodge, Powell, and Silverbow Counties in Montana What: Confidence continues to trend higher that Monsoon moisture will be spreading north into the Northern Rockies by Wednesday, bringing a chance for scattered thunderstorms. These thunderstorms will be capable of producing rain rates in excess of one half inch per hour. The result will be the potential for rock and debris slides in steep terrain along Forest Service roads and recent burn scar areas, as well as Highway 93 from Riggins to Whitebird in Idaho and Skalkaho Road in Montana. Consider delaying any backcountry travel for Wednesday and Thursday of this week.
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Weather Topic: What are Fractus Clouds?
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A fractus cloud (scud) is a fragmented, tattered cloud which has
likely been sheared off of another cloud. They are accessory clouds, meaning they
develop from parent clouds, and are named in a way which describes the original
cloud which contained them.
Fractus clouds which have originated from cumulus clouds are referred to as
cumulus fractus, while fractus clouds which have originated from stratus clouds
are referred to as stratus fractus. Under certain conditions a fractus cloud might
merge with another cloud, or develop into a cumulus cloud, but usually a
fractus cloud seen by itself will dissipate rapidly.
They are often observed on the leading and trailing edges of storm clouds,
and are a display of wind activity.
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Weather Topic: What is Graupel?
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Graupel is a form of precipitation that is created by atmospheric conditions
which cause supercooled water droplets to contact snow crystals and freeze to
their surface.
Sometimes known as soft hail or snow pellets, graupel is delicate and easily
destroyed by touch. Whereas hail usually falls during severe weather, graupel
doesn't require such conditions to form, and can form in mild precipitation
similar to situations which produce snowfall.
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