Weather Alert in Minnesota
Winter Storm Watch issued March 12 at 2:31PM CDT until March 15 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
AREAS AFFECTED: Traverse; Big Stone
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow and patchy blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow and widespread blowing snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Big Stone and Traverse Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 4 AM CDT Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...For both events, travel could be very difficult. Falling and blowing snow, frequently reducing visibility below a half mile, may make travel dangerous, especially in open country. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
INSTRUCTION: Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
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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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Weather Topic: What are Cirrus Clouds?
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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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