Weather Alert in Wyoming
Avalanche Warning issued February 24 at 8:07PM MST by NWS Riverton WY
AREAS AFFECTED: Star Valley; Salt River and Wyoming Ranges
DESCRIPTION: AVWRIW * WHAT...High avalanche danger has developed due to heavy rates of snowfall and intense wind. * WHERE...The mountains of Western Wyoming including the Tetons, Snake River, Salt River, and Wyoming Ranges. The mountains of southeast Idaho including the Snake River Range, Caribou Range, and Big Holes. * WHEN...In effect from Tue 22:00 MST to Wed 22:00 MST. * IMPACTS...Heavy snowfall combined with strong wind will create widespread areas of unstable snow and overload buried weak layers. Natural and human-triggered avalanches will be very likely across all aspects above 7,000' for backcountry recreationalists. * PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Very dangerous avalanche conditions. Travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended. Gentle terrain below large avalanche paths could be impacted. Consult http://bridgertetonavalanchecenter.org/ or www.avalanche.org for more detailed information. Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the coverage area of this or any avalanche center. Consult bridgertetonavalanchecenter.org or avalanche.org for more detailed information. Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the coverage area of this or any avalanche center.
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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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Weather Topic: What are Cirrocumulus Clouds?
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Cirrocumulus clouds form at high altitudes (usually around 5 km)
and have distinguishing characteristics displayed in a fine layer of
small cloud patches. These small cloud patches are sometimes referred to as
"cloudlets" in relation to the whole cloud formation.
Cirrocumulus clouds are formed from ice crystals and water droplets. Often, the
water droplets in the cloud freeze into ice crystals and the cloud becomes a
cirrostratus cloud. Because of this common occurrence, cirrocumulus cloud
formations generally pass rapidly.
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