Spring Regimes

Abstract

This technical note presents a back-to-basics approach to forecasting the transitional weather system of spring. Although it is especially designed for new and inexperienced forecasters, it is an excellent review for all forecasters. As spring approaches, the CONUS becomes a battleground between cold winter-type air masses and warm summer-type air masses. This technical note presents synoptic patterns and regimes that routinely occur during the spring months Synoptic pattern recognition remains one of the most important considerations when producing a forecast and will help in determining if forecast model guidance is "on track."

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 15, 2003
Accession Number
ADA415555

Entities

People

  • Eugene M. Weber

Organizations

  • 557th Weather Wing

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Masses
  • Appalachian Mountains
  • Boundary Layer
  • Dew Point
  • Great Lakes
  • New Mexico
  • North America
  • North Dakota
  • Pressure Gradients
  • Ridges
  • Rocky Mountains
  • South Dakota
  • Surface Properties
  • Terrain
  • United States
  • Water Vapor

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Defense Acquisition Program Management

Technology Areas

  • AI & ML
  • AI & ML - DoD AI Strategy
  • AI & ML - Neural Networks