Weather Alert in Colorado
Avalanche Watch issued March 31 at 10:45AM MDT by NWS Denver CO
AREAS AFFECTED: Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys; West Elk and Sawatch Mountains
DESCRIPTION: AVABOU THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE IS TRANSMITTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE COLORADO AVALANCHE INFORMATION CENTER. AVALANCHE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TUESDAY UNTIL 5 PM TUESDAY *WHAT Dangerous avalanche conditions develop on Tuesday morning and last through the day. Expect the Avalanche Danger to rise to HIGH (Level 4 of 5). *WHERE Elk Mountains. *WHEN Expect very dangerous avalanche conditions to begin on Tuesday morning by about 8:00 AM and last until 5:00 PM. *IMPACTS High snowfall rates and strong winds will create dangerous avalanche conditions by Tuesday morning. Large and dangerous avalanches will be easy to trigger once the new snow accumulates. Avalanches will run naturally. Pritchett
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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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