Weather Alert in New York
Winter Storm Watch issued February 21 at 12:34PM EST until February 23 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY
AREAS AFFECTED: Schoharie; Western Schenectady; Western Albany; Eastern Rensselaer; Bennington; Western Windham; Eastern Windham
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 10 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Rensselaer County, Schoharie County, western Schenectady and western Albany Counties in eastern New York and Bennington and Windham Counties in southern Vermont. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds will make for reduced visibility within falling and blowing snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall totals will be across southern and high terrain areas. Snowfall rates may reach one inch per hour late Sunday night into Monday morning.
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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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Weather Topic: What are Altocumulus Clouds?
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Similar to cirrocumulus clouds, altocumulus clouds are
characterized by cloud patches. They are distinguished by larger cloudlets
than cirrocumulus clouds but are still smaller than stratocumulus clouds.
Altocumulus clouds most commonly form in middle altitudes (between 2 and 5 km)
and may resemble, at times, the shape of a flying saucer.
These uncommon formations, called altocumulus lenticularis, are created by uplift
in the atmosphere and are most often seen in close proximity to mountains.
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