Small clouds move at a height of about 3 km, while thunderclouds in areas with high solar radiation can reach a height of up to 14 km.įor comparison: when you go on vacation by airplane, you find yourself at an altitude of about 10 to 11 km. The height of clouds always depends on the strength of solar radiation and the amount of water vapor. You can then choose whether you want the cloud radar to display low, medium, or high clouds. To do this, simply click on the “Clouds” button at the top right of the map. You can find our rain radar with rain forecast here.īeyond general cloud cover, you can also filter by cloud type or height. While blue indicates weak precipitation, red/purple-colored areas are expected to have severe rain and hail. You can also recognize precipitation by a colored shading on the cloud cover map. In addition to information about cloud cover, our radar also tells you where cloud cover occurs in combination with precipitation. What else you need to know about our cloud cover map: Move the cloud marker with the mouse (smartphone: simply tap on the white dot of the marker using your finger) to your target region and find out how likely the sky will be cloudy there. This will tell you how the cloud cover will change over the next 36 hours. With the cursor at the bottom left of the cloud cover map, you can visualize the future course of the clouds. To do this, simply click on the corresponding button. You can distinguish between high, medium, and low clouds. Using the button at the top right of the cloud cover map, you can select the type of cloud cover. Conversely, a gray area indicates relatively light cloud cover with occasional sunshine. The chances of catching a glimpse of the sun in this area are therefore very poor. The whiter and clearer the coloration is, the denser the cloud cover is here. On our cloud cover map, cloud areas are displayed visibly for you by a gray-white coloring.

Where is it cloudy? Where is the sun shining? This is how you read the cloud cover map: Gray color indicates light cloud cover, while a white color means heavy cloud cover. Buckle up and put your phone down while driving.In yellow-colored areas, the sun is shining.Avoid using cruise control in winter conditions.All vehicles require additional time and distance to stop in adverse conditions Don’t be overconfident in four-wheel or all-wheel-drive vehicles.Be cautious on bridges, overpasses, and entrance and exit ramps.Snow means slow. Allow extra travel time, following distance, and reduce your speed during winter conditions.Clear snow and ice from vehicles before traveling.WisDOT provided these winter driving tips ahead of Friday’s forecast: Snowplow drivers have limited visibility. Road conditions ahead of snowplows are likely poor, WisDOT explained. WisDOT said that state law requires drivers stay at least “200 feet back on a highway with a speed limit more than 35 miles per hour” and “75 feet back on a road with a slower speed limit” when approaching a snowplow. There are nearly 115,000 miles of roads across the state. WisDOT said snowplow drivers will work around the clock as they work to keep the roads safe for Wisconsinites. Plus, drivers are less likely to run out of gas should they get stranded.Īlso, it’s important to make sure a vehicle’s battery, anti-freeze and cooling systems are in good condition, especially in preparation for frigid temperatures. WisDOT also recommends keeping fuel tanks at least half full to keep fuel lines from freezing. WisDOT reminded drivers to keep an emergency kit well stocked in their cars. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) said drivers around the state can expect reduced visibility and changing conditions. During winter storms, only travel if you have to. WISCONISN - As more snow and freezing temperatures make their way to the state, it’s important to use caution on the road.

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