Weather Alert in California
Winter Storm Warning issued March 31 at 1:20AM PDT until April 1 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
AREAS AFFECTED: Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta County; Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 3000 feet. Total snow accumulations 6 to 12 inches, locally up to 2 to 4 feet over peaks. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County and Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta County Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels fall 4500-5000 feet early this morning, lowering to around 3500-4000 feet by mid morning, then falling to around 3000 feet by this evening into early Tuesday.
INSTRUCTION: Check the latest road conditions from Caltrans online at quickmap.dot.ca.gov or dial 5 1 1.
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Weather Topic: What is Snow?
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Snow is precipitation taking the form of ice crystals. Each ice crystal, or snowflake,
has unique characteristics, but all of them grow in a hexagonal structure.
Snowfall can last for sustained periods of time and result in significant buildup
of snow on the ground.
On the earth's surface, snow starts out light and powdery, but as it begins to melt
it tends to become more granular, producing small bits of ice which have the consistency of
sand. After several cycles of melting and freezing, snow can become very dense
and ice-like, commonly known as snow pack.
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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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