Weather Alert in Connecticut
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 20 at 1:24PM EST until February 21 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY
AREAS AFFECTED: Northern Litchfield; Southern Litchfield; Northern Berkshire; Southern Berkshire; Northern Saratoga; Northern Washington; Southern Saratoga; Eastern Rensselaer; Eastern Columbia; Eastern Dutchess; Southern Washington
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Wintry mix including snow, sleet and freezing rain. Additional snow and sleet accumulations between 2 and 4 inches with up to 5 inches in northern Saratoga and Washington County. Flat ice accumulations of a glaze up to one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Litchfield County, Berkshire County, the Taconics, and Lake George Saratoga Region * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact today's evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates up to 0.5 to 1 inch per hour this afternoon.
INSTRUCTION: Slow down and use caution while traveling. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
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Weather Topic: What are Stratus Clouds?
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Stratus clouds are similar to altostratus clouds, but form at a
lower altitude and are identified by their fog-like appearance, lacking the
distinguishing features of most clouds.
Stratus clouds are wider than most clouds, and their base has a smooth, uniform
look which is lighter in color than a nimbostratus cloud.
The presence of a stratus cloud indicates the possibility of minor precipitation,
such as drizzle, but heavier precipitation does not typically arrive in the form
of a stratus cloud.
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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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