Weather Alert in Iowa
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 27 at 11:59AM CST until February 28 at 6:00PM CST by NWS La Crosse WI
AREAS AFFECTED: Howard; Winneshiek; Allamakee; Dodge; Olmsted; Mower; Fillmore; Houston; Vernon; Crawford; Richland
DESCRIPTION: ...BAND OF SNOW MOVES IN SATURDAY MORNING... .A narrow band of snow will move in from the west on Saturday morning and continue throughout much of the daytime hours. Snowfall rates of an inch an hour will be possible within the band resulting in quick accumulations on roadways. Snowfall amounts within the band will likely range between 2 to 4 inches with locally higher amounts of up to 6 inches possible. The exact location of the heaviest amounts still remains uncertain with a sharp cutoff in amounts possible over just a few miles. As a result, be sure to continue to monitor the forecast for updates as the location of snowfall amounts may still shift. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches. Locally higher amounts will be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and southwest Wisconsin. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
INSTRUCTION: Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Iowa, visit 511ia.org for road conditions. In Minnesota, visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road conditions.
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Weather Topic: What are Stratocumulus Clouds?
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Stratocumulus clouds are similar to altocumulus clouds in their
fluffy appearance, but have a slightly darker shade due to their additional mass.
A good way to distinguish the two cloud types is to hold your hand out and measure
the size of an individual cloud; if it is the size of your thumb it is generally
an altocumulus cloud, if it is the size of your hand it is generally a
stratocumulus cloud.
It is uncommon for stratocumulus clouds to produce precipitation, but if they do
it is usually a light rain or snow.
Next Topic: Stratus Clouds
Weather Topic: What are Wall Clouds?
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Next Topic: Altocumulus Clouds
A wall cloud forms underneath the base of a cumulonimbus cloud,
and can be a hotbed for deadly tornadoes.
Wall clouds are formed by air flowing into the cumulonimbus clouds, which can
result in the wall cloud descending from the base of the cumulonimbus cloud, or
rising fractus clouds which join to the base of the storm cloud as the wall cloud
takes shape.
Wall clouds can be very large, and in the Northern Hemisphere they generally
form at the southern edge of cumulonimbus clouds.
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