Weather Alert in Colorado
Hydrologic Outlook issued May 9 at 10:24AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
AREAS AFFECTED: Alamosa, CO; Chaffee, CO; Conejos, CO; Costilla, CO; Custer, CO; Fremont, CO; Huerfano, CO; Lake, CO; Las Animas, CO; Mineral, CO; Rio Grande, CO; Saguache, CO
DESCRIPTION: ESFPUB Risk of enhanced runoff and elevated stream flows from rapid snowmelt ...EXISTING CONDITIONS... Recent storms have brought several inches of snow water equivalent to mid to high elevations (8500'->10500') over the eastern San Juan and Sangre de Cristo Mountains of south-central Colorado, and along the Continental Divide of central Colorado. With upcoming precipitation, warming temperatures, and possible rain-on-snow for mid to high elevations, this region of Colorado is vulnerable to enhanced runoff and elevated stream flows from rapid snowmelt. ...PRECIPITATION... There is a roughly 25% chance of 0.1" or more of liquid precipitation over much of the area of concern today through Saturday afternoon. Precipitation in the form of rain could occur as high as 10,000 feet. This elevated chance of rain-on-snow, along with warmer temperatures, could accelerate melting of new and existing snowpack. ...STREAMFLOW CONDITIONS AND RUNOFF FORECASTS... Streams and rivers in the area could see elevated flows of dangerously cold water over the next several days. Low lying areas and valley floors could see some minor inundation from snowmelt. Stay away from fast moving water, exercise caution near riverbanks and stay alert to watches and warnings from the National Weather Service. You can also find additional weather and water products and forecasts at the NWS Pueblo website at: Https://www.weather.gov/pub
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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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Weather Topic: What are Cirrocumulus Clouds?
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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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