Those bands bring strong localized snowfall, which can be understood as follows: Large water bodies such as lakes efficiently store heat that results in significant temperature differences (larger than 13 °C [23 °F]) between the water surface and the air above.
Like the men's race a day before, the women's super-G was postponed because of heavy snowfall, strong wind and warm temperatures that made the lower part of the course dangerously soft.
Winds are so strong that a snowfall could result in mammoth drifts.
Colin MacKenzie, of trunk road operators Amey, said: "With further snowfall, strong winds and blizzard conditions forecast for this evening, we appeal to motorists not to travel unless absolutely necessary.
14 According to Csatho, ice shelf losses in the West Antarctic are partly offset by strong gains from snowfall in some inland areas, so the degree to which the ice sheet might be imperiled isn't clear.
The avalanche risk in the region has been high in recent days following heavy snowfall and strong winds.
Officials said on Sunday that continuing snowfall and strong winds have made the snowpack unstable and natural and human-triggered snow slides are likely.
Traffic signs need to be visible, in strong sunshine, in heavy snowfall, on dark rainy nights etc.
The East Coast has been gripped by extreme winter conditions this week, including blistering cold, heavy snowfall and strong winds that were all generated by what meteorologists call a "bomb cyclone".
The living conditions for these sheep are very severe in winter, with temperatures falling down to −60 °C (−76 °F), abundant snowfalls, and strong winds.
