Weather Alert in New Mexico
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 11:21AM MST until February 18 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM
AREAS AFFECTED: Chuska Mountains; Tusas Mountains Including Chama
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 6 inches except up to 9 inches above 8500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Tusas Mountains Including Chama and the Chuska Mountains. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire chains may be necessary if traveling through mountain passes. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow is forecast for late afternoon in the Chuska Mountains, and this afternoon and evening in the Tusas Mountains, as a cold front crosses from the northwest. Visibility will drop below a half mile at times during periods of snow and blowing snow.
INSTRUCTION: Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.
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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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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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