Weather Alert in Michigan
Special Weather Statement issued February 5 at 7:41PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
AREAS AFFECTED: Emmet; Cheboygan; Presque Isle; Leelanau; Antrim; Otsego; Montmorency; Alpena; Benzie; Grand Traverse; Kalkaska; Crawford; Oscoda; Alcona; Manistee; Wexford; Missaukee; Roscommon; Ogemaw; Iosco; Gladwin; Arenac; Western Chippewa; Central Chippewa; Southeast Chippewa; Western Mackinac; Eastern Mackinac; Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island; Beaver Island and surrounding islands; Charlevoix
DESCRIPTION: Steadiest snowfall has shifted east of I-75 across northern lower and eastern upper Michigan. In the wake of the snowfall, areas of freezing drizzle have begun to mix in west of I-75 in northern lower Michigan and portions of eastern upper Michigan. This will continue eastward toward the Lake Huron shores of northern lower Michigan this evening, with freezing drizzle potential carrying into the overnight hours until the next round of snow builds into the region from the northwest between roughly 2:00am and 6:00am. As such, a glaze of ice is possible on all untreated surfaces through the evening into tonight. Be cognizant of weather conditions if you must travel this evening into tonight, as slippery surfaces may materialize on area roads, particularly on bridges and overpasses. Remember to increase your following distance in wintry weather, and to take it slow in ice and snow!
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Weather Topic: What are Stratocumulus Clouds?
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Next Topic: Stratus Clouds
Stratocumulus clouds are similar to altocumulus clouds in their
fluffy appearance, but have a slightly darker shade due to their additional mass.
A good way to distinguish the two cloud types is to hold your hand out and measure
the size of an individual cloud; if it is the size of your thumb it is generally
an altocumulus cloud, if it is the size of your hand it is generally a
stratocumulus cloud.
It is uncommon for stratocumulus clouds to produce precipitation, but if they do
it is usually a light rain or snow.
Next Topic: Stratus Clouds
Weather Topic: What are Wall Clouds?
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Next Topic: Altocumulus Clouds
A wall cloud forms underneath the base of a cumulonimbus cloud,
and can be a hotbed for deadly tornadoes.
Wall clouds are formed by air flowing into the cumulonimbus clouds, which can
result in the wall cloud descending from the base of the cumulonimbus cloud, or
rising fractus clouds which join to the base of the storm cloud as the wall cloud
takes shape.
Wall clouds can be very large, and in the Northern Hemisphere they generally
form at the southern edge of cumulonimbus clouds.
Next Topic: Altocumulus Clouds
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