Major Midwest Snowstorms.

Abstract

This Technical Note discusses the various atmospheric conditions essential to the development of major wintertime storm systems over the Midwest (Central United States). Primary emphasis is placed upon determination of areas favorable for cyclogenesis. Intensification and movement of the 500mb low as a function of 500mb height falls tendency is presented. Identification, intensification, and movement of the main surface system is then introduced. Finally, the related developments of all levels of the atmosphere, as they occurred, are shown in various summary forms. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 08, 1979
Accession Number
ADA072746

Entities

People

  • Eugene M. Weber

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter IED
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Masses
  • Canada
  • Case Studies
  • Cold Fronts
  • Great Lakes
  • High Pressure
  • Identification
  • Jet Streams
  • New Mexico
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Recognition
  • Ridges
  • Rocky Mountains
  • Snow
  • Tensile Strength
  • Troughs
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Systems Analysis and Design