Weather Alert in Iowa
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 2:49AM CST until February 20 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
AREAS AFFECTED: Buchanan; Delaware; Dubuque; Benton; Linn; Jones
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Snow, blowing snow and some drifting is expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Localized totals up to 6 inches are possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Iowa. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions, blowing snow and minor drifting of snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There remains the potential for higher snowfall totals in this advisory. Uncertainty in where the snow band may set up remains and a last minute upgrade to a Winter Storm Warning cannot be ruled out. Snow will initially melt on area roadways before accumulating. The highest snowfall totals will be on grassy surfaces.
INSTRUCTION: Slow down and use caution while traveling. the latest road conditions are available at 511ia.org or by calling 511.
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Weather Topic: What are Cirrocumulus Clouds?
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Next Topic: Cirrostratus Clouds
Cirrocumulus clouds form at high altitudes (usually around 5 km)
and have distinguishing characteristics displayed in a fine layer of
small cloud patches. These small cloud patches are sometimes referred to as
"cloudlets" in relation to the whole cloud formation.
Cirrocumulus clouds are formed from ice crystals and water droplets. Often, the
water droplets in the cloud freeze into ice crystals and the cloud becomes a
cirrostratus cloud. Because of this common occurrence, cirrocumulus cloud
formations generally pass rapidly.
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Weather Topic: What are Cirrus Clouds?
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Next Topic: Condensation
Cirrus clouds are high-level clouds that occur above 20,000 feet
and are composed mainly of ice crystals.
They are thin and wispy in appearance.
What do they indicate?
They are often the first sign of an approaching storm.
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