Summer Regimes
Abstract
This technical note presents a back-to-basics approach to forecasting the weaker, slower moving weather systems of summer. It is especially designed for new and inexperienced forecasters, but it is also an excellent review for all forecasters. As summer approaches, the subtropical ridge begins to drift northward across the southern United States. The increasing insolation, moisture, and weakening pressure and thermal gradients require forecasters to apply different forecasting rules. This technical note presents synoptic patterns and regimes that routinely occur during the summer months. Synoptic pattern recognition is still one of the most important considerations when producing a forecast and will help in determining if model guidance is 'on track'.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 15, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA403439
Entities
People
- Eugene M. Weber
Organizations
- 557th Weather Wing