Weather Alert in Ohio
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 6 at 1:31AM EST until February 6 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Cleveland OH
AREAS AFFECTED: Wood; Sandusky; Hancock; Seneca; Wyandot; Crawford; Marion; Morrow; Knox
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph this evening. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Ohio. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery conditions with with slower travel likely. Blowing snow can significantly reduce visibility this evening. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of light to moderate snow is expected this morning, with snow covered roads likely during the morning commute. After a few hours of dry weather this afternoon, snow showers, wind gusts up to 45 mph, and falling temperatures will lead to blowing and drifting snow and locally hazardous road conditions this evening.
INSTRUCTION: Slow down and use caution while traveling. The Ohio Department of Transportation and Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission strongly encourage motorists to heed all travel restrictions and delay unnecessary travel. Visit www.ohgo.com for the latest travel, roadway, and traffic conditions.
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Weather Topic: What are Shelf Clouds?
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Next Topic: Sleet
A shelf cloud is similar to a wall cloud, but forms at the front
of a storm cloud, instead of at the rear, where wall clouds form.
A shelf cloud is caused by a series of events set into motion by the advancing
storm; first, cool air settles along the ground where precipitation has just fallen.
As the cool air is brought in, the warmer air is displaced, and rises above it,
because it is less dense. When the warmer air reaches the bottom of the storm cloud,
it begins to cool again, and the resulting condensation is a visible shelf cloud.
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Weather Topic: What is Snow?
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Next Topic: Stratocumulus Clouds
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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