Weather Alert in California
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 31 at 10:13AM PDT until April 2 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
AREAS AFFECTED: West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Light to moderate snow. Total snow accumulations 5 to 12 inches near the crest, including Donner Pass. Locally higher accumulations over peaks. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada County above 6000 feet. * WHEN...From 5 AM Wednesday to 8 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will initially be at 6500-7000 feet, before lowering to 6000-6500 feet Wednesday evening.
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 Freezing Rain?
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Freezing rain is a condition where precipitation which has fallen in the form of
water droplets reaches temperatures which are below freezing and freezes upon
coming into contact
with surface objects. The result of this precipitation is a glaze of ice which
can be damaging to plants and man-made structures. A severe onset of freezing
rain which results in a very thick glaze of ice is known as an ice storm.
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Weather Topic: What is Hail?
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Hail is a form of precipitation which is recognized by large solid balls or
clumps of ice. Hail is created by thunderstorm clouds with strong updrafts of wind.
As the hailstones remain in the updraft, ice is deposited onto them until their
weight becomes heavy enough for them to fall to the earth's surface.
Hail storms can cause significant damage to crops, aircrafts, and man-made structures,
despite the fact that the duration is usually less than ten minutes.
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