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"I've always been curious how you can determine if a cloud is forming or if a cloud is dissipating. Do clouds form over the course of several hours? How long do they last? " —RubenFirst of all, thank you for your cloud question! If you’ve been around weather.com, you likely know that I love talking about all things clouds. In order to tell if a cloud is forming versus dissipating, there are a few visual cues you can look for — keeping in mind that not all cloud types behave exactly the same. Clouds that are forming typically have more defined, crisp edges and are growing in size. On the other hand, more fuzzy looking edges as well as flattening or spreading out are all indicators that the cloud is dissipating. You’ll want to make sure to observe the clouds for several minutes before coming to a conclusion because clouds are constantly changing shapes and you don’t want to be fooled. Get More of Our News on GoogleSet The Weather Company as a 'Preferred Source' to get quicker access to the news you value. To your next question, clouds can actually form much more quickly than you might think.

Steady snowfall will continue for a wide swath of the Prairies as a blustery low-pressure system continues trekking across the region. Calgary picked up measurable snowfall early Friday. Additional accumulations are likely toward the east, with some areas on the northern Prairies picking up as much as 50 cm of snow. Warnings remain in effect for both high winds and winter storm conditions. PHOTOS: Burst of October snow falls over major Canadian citiesThe large low-pressure system responsible for the early dose of wintry weather will continue lifting north as we head into Saturday, bringing heavy snowfall to the north and blowing snow to southern regions. Wind gusts of 50-80+ km/h will persist through Saturday across Saskatchewan and Manitoba, easing into the overnight hours. Sudden reductions in visibility are expected late Friday into early Saturday across southern Saskatchewan as brief but intense snowfall accompanies the gusty winds in the region. Content continues belowRELATED: What’s the snowiest month in your corner of Canada? High snowfall rates will continue into the weekend across northern portions of Saskatchewan and Manitoba, including Cree Lake and Black Lake.