Weather Alert in New York
Winter Storm Warning issued February 22 at 5:07AM EST until February 23 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY
AREAS AFFECTED: Schoharie; Western Schenectady; Eastern Schenectady; Western Albany; Eastern Albany; Western Rensselaer; Eastern Rensselaer; Bennington; Western Windham; Eastern Windham
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 12 inches with locally higher amounts into the Helderbergs and Schoharie County. Winds gusting between 30 and 40 mph will lead to areas of blowing snow. * WHERE...Schoharie County, the Helderbergs, portions of the Capital District and the Rensselaer Plateau in eastern New York and all of southern Vermont. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A powerful nor'easter will impact the region late this afternoon through Monday. The higher snowfall amounts will be favored across the higher elevations. Snowfall rates may reach 1 inch per hour at times tonight into early Monday morning with up to 2 inches in the Helderbergs and Schoharie County.
INSTRUCTION: If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
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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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