Weather Alert in California
Winter Storm Warning issued March 31 at 1:20AM PDT until April 1 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
AREAS AFFECTED: Western Plumas County/Lassen Park; West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Heavy snow above 3500 feet. Total snow accumulations 1 to 4 feet possible, locally up to 5 feet over peaks. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches between 3500-4000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 55-65 mph. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall expected today, with snowfall rates up to 2 inches an hour. Snow levels will be 5000-6500 feet early morning, lowering to around 4000-5000 feet by mid day, 3000-4000 feet by late this evening, then falling to around 3000-4000 feet by early Tuesday. Light snowfall accumulations of 1 to 6 inches are possible down to 3000 feet.
INSTRUCTION: Check the latest road conditions from Caltrans online at quickmap.dot.ca.gov or dial 5 1 1. Persons should delay travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.
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Weather Topic: What is Condensation?
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Next Topic: Contrails
Condensation is the process which creates clouds, and therefore
it is a crucial process in the water cycle.
Condensation is the change of matter from a state of gas into a state of liquid,
and it happens because water molecules release heat into the atmosphere and
become organized into a more closely packed structure, what we might see as
water droplets.
Water is always present in the air around us as a vapor, but it's too small for
us to see. When water undergoes the process of condensation it becomes organized
into visible water droplets. You've probably seen condensation happen before on the
surface of a cold drink!
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Weather Topic: What are Cumulonimbus Clouds?
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The final form taken by a growing cumulus cloud is the
cumulonimbus cloud, which is very tall and dense.
The tower of a cumulonimbus cloud can soar 23 km into the atmosphere, although
most commonly they stop growing at an altitude of 6 km.
Even small cumulonimbus clouds appear very large in comparison to other cloud types.
They can signal the approach of stormy weather, such as thunderstorms or blizzards.
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