Weather Alert in Ohio
Special Weather Statement issued February 6 at 9:20PM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA
AREAS AFFECTED: Tuscarawas; Carroll; Coshocton; Harrison; Jefferson; Muskingum; Guernsey; Belmont; Noble; Monroe; Allegheny; Washington; Greene; Westmoreland; Westmoreland Ridges; Fayette; Fayette Ridges; Indiana; Higher Elevations of Indiana; Hancock; Brooke; Ohio; Marshall; Wetzel; Marion; Monongalia; Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston; Preston
DESCRIPTION: A arctic cold front continues to drop across the region this evening. A band of moderate to heavy snow showers is accompanying the boundary. Visibilities of one-half mile or less and wind gusts to 40 MPH are possible in the heavier snow showers. A quick accumulation of one-half to one inch will be possible, especially on untreated surfaces. Snow Squall Warnings are already in effect for portions of this band, and more may be necessary for the heaviest showers that drop visibility to one- quarter mile or less in heavy, blowing snow. Motorists are urged to use caution while driving this evening. If you encounter heavy snow and very low visibility, slow down and increase the distance between your car and those that surround you. Consider delaying travel until the heavy snow showers have passed.
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Weather Topic: What are Hole Punch Clouds?
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A hole punch cloud is an unusual occurrence when a disk-shaped
hole appears in a cirrostratus, cirrocumulus, or altocumulus cloud.
When part of the cloud forms ice crystals, water droplets in the surrounding area
of the cloud evaporate. The effect of this process produces a large elliptical
gap in the cloud. The hole punch cloud formation is rare, but it is not specific
to any geographic area.
Other names which have been used to describe this phenomena include fallstreak hole,
skypunch, and cloud hole.
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Weather Topic: What are Nimbostratus Clouds?
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A nimbostratus cloud is similar to a stratus cloud in its formless,
smooth appearance. However, a nimbostratus cloud is darker than a stratus cloud,
because it is thicker.
Unlike a stratus cloud, a nimbostratus cloud typically brings with it the threat
of moderate to heavy precipitation. In some cases, the precipitation may evaporate
before reaching the ground, a phenomenon known as virga.
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