Friday, July 30, 2010
NAM and GFS model runs
NAM: The NAM model displays rain in our area in the 36-57 hour periods, also known as Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon has rain. On Saturday and possibly very late evening on Saturday there could be occasional showers popping up in our area.
GFS: The GFS model displays rain during hours 30-54, which is also known as one full day in Saturday afternoon till Sunday Afternoon. Showers will be present Friday afternoon this week, but will be extremely scattered if not isolated.
Summary: Both models are predicting rain throughout the weekend.
GFS: The GFS model displays rain during hours 30-54, which is also known as one full day in Saturday afternoon till Sunday Afternoon. Showers will be present Friday afternoon this week, but will be extremely scattered if not isolated.
Summary: Both models are predicting rain throughout the weekend.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Weather Word: Critical Thickness
Critical Thickness is used in winter weather forecasting to define the line between rain and snow falling in a certain region.
Current Dewpoints by region:
In Illinois:
NE: 58-60
NC: 58-60
NW: 58-60
C: 64-70
EC: 64-70
WC: 64-70
In Indiana:
NW: 58-62
NE: 58-60
NC: 58-60
NW: 58-60
C: 64-70
EC: 64-70
WC: 64-70
In Indiana:
NW: 58-62
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