Weather Alert in Oregon
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 3 at 2:44AM PST until March 4 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR
AREAS AFFECTED: South Central Oregon Cascades
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Snow expected above 5000 feet. Total snow accumulations 7 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph over high and exposed terrain. * WHERE...South Central Oregon Cascades, including Diamond Lake and Crater Lake National Park impacting highways 138, 230 and 62. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and delays in your commute. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Probability of snow accumulation between 4 AM Wednesday to 4 AM Thursday. Probabilities don't always overlap the hazard's time range. Location >= >= >= >= 4in 6in 8in 12in -------- ---- ---- ---- ---- Crater 100% 94% 71% 36% Lake Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for additional snow probabilities
INSTRUCTION: Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit tripcheck.com for road information.
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Weather Topic: What are Fractus Clouds?
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A fractus cloud (scud) is a fragmented, tattered cloud which has
likely been sheared off of another cloud. They are accessory clouds, meaning they
develop from parent clouds, and are named in a way which describes the original
cloud which contained them.
Fractus clouds which have originated from cumulus clouds are referred to as
cumulus fractus, while fractus clouds which have originated from stratus clouds
are referred to as stratus fractus. Under certain conditions a fractus cloud might
merge with another cloud, or develop into a cumulus cloud, but usually a
fractus cloud seen by itself will dissipate rapidly.
They are often observed on the leading and trailing edges of storm clouds,
and are a display of wind activity.
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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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