Weather Alert in Kentucky
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 2:55AM EST until February 23 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Jackson KY
AREAS AFFECTED: Harlan; Floyd; Knott; Perry; Letcher; Martin; Pike
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Rounds of snow showers. Additional snow accumulations between 4 AM through 7 PM EST of a half an inch to 2 inches. Locally higher amounts are possible in any areas of more persistent snow showers. Accumulations up to 4 inches are possible above 3000 feet elevation. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast Kentucky. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on times of slick, slushy, or snow covered roads and significant differences in road conditions over rather short distances. During or following a snow shower, any untreated roads and surfaces, as well as bridges and overpasses, may be icy in some locations. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts as high as 30 mph are possible in the heavier snow showers, combined with the falling snow may cause sudden visibility reductions.
INSTRUCTION: If traveling today, slow down and exercise caution. Allow plenty of extra time to reach your destination. The latest road conditions for Kentucky can be found by visiting https://goky.ky.gov.
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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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Weather Topic: What are Hole Punch Clouds?
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A hole punch cloud is an unusual occurrence when a disk-shaped
hole appears in a cirrostratus, cirrocumulus, or altocumulus cloud.
When part of the cloud forms ice crystals, water droplets in the surrounding area
of the cloud evaporate. The effect of this process produces a large elliptical
gap in the cloud. The hole punch cloud formation is rare, but it is not specific
to any geographic area.
Other names which have been used to describe this phenomena include fallstreak hole,
skypunch, and cloud hole.
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