Weather Alert in Alaska
Winter Storm Warning issued March 6 at 4:27AM AKST until March 6 at 9:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
AREAS AFFECTED: SW Kenai Peninsula; NW Kenai Peninsula
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 10 inches, highest amounts from Ninilchik to Nikiski. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Visibility as low as one half mile or less at times. * WHERE...Western Kenai Peninsula. * WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong storm system will track along the southern Kenai Peninsula today with snow and gusty winds developing this morning. There will likely be a period of less snow and wind late Friday morning through Friday afternoon; however, additional snow showers and a shift in the wind from north to south is expected by Friday evening. Snow and gusty winds may linger into Saturday for communities along Kachemak Bay.
INSTRUCTION: A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.
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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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