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Dynamic Tropopause

Hello everyone! There are lots of parameters that are used for forecasting the weather, some of which are intuitive (surface temperature, wind speed, etc.), and some of which are far …

by Jack Sillin/ 08/08/2019/ No Comments/

Advection: What Is It And Why Is It Important?

Hello everyone! In discussions of large-scale weather phenomenon, particularly in the mid latitudes, advection is a concept that gets brought up a lot. This post will be a quick explainer …

by Jack Sillin/ 08/07/2019/ No Comments/

An Introduction To Atmospheric Rivers

Hello everyone! Atmospheric rivers play an important role in some of the most impactful weather seen on the West Coast during the wintertime. They can bring feet of rain and …

by Jack Sillin/ 08/05/2019/ No Comments/

Frontogenesis: What It Is And Why It’s Important To Forecasting Mid-Latitude Precipitation

Hello everyone! I know it’s the middle of summer, but between all the snow events, I didn’t get around to writing this blog when it would’ve been most timely. Thus …

by Jack Sillin/ 07/04/2019/ No Comments/

Pattern Ripe For Severe Weather To Emerge Across The Plains Beginning Late This Week

Hello everyone! Today’s forecast discussion will be focused on the Tuesday-Friday period, and will come in two parts. The first will discuss the forecast for the nation generally, while the …

by Jack Sillin/ 05/13/2019/ No Comments/

4/26 Weekend Outlook: Steady Rain And The Threat Of Snow Return

Hello everyone! This weekend, our focus will shift from severe thunderstorms to two systems that will bring more widespread steady rain, and even a little bit of snow. The video …

by Jack Sillin/ 04/25/2019/ No Comments/

Intensifying Cyclone To Bring Severe Weather And A Major Blizzard To The Plains Today And Tomorrow

Hello everyone! All eyes this morning are on the Plains where a powerful storm system will take shape today. The impacts from this system will be wide-ranging, and will include …

by Jack Sillin/ 04/10/2019/ No Comments/

Will A Powerful Ocean Storm Impact The East Coast This Week?

Hello everyone! Despite the fact that we’ve now turned the corner into April and spring is in full swing, we’re still watching for a possible nor’easter off the East Coast …

by Jack Sillin/ 04/01/2019/ No Comments/

Nor’easter To Bring Rain And Mountain Snow To The Northeast Tomorrow Through Saturday

Hello everyone! What’s in the forecast for the end of this week and the first part of the upcoming weekend is something we surprisingly haven’t seen much of this winter: …

by Jack Sillin/ 03/21/2019/ No Comments/

Rapidly Intensifying Storm To Bring A Major Blizzard To The Northern Plains Tomorrow

Hello everyone! A remarkable display of atmospheric dynamics is just getting underway across the Central part of the US this evening as two powerful upper level disturbances join forces to …

by Jack Sillin/ 03/12/2019/ No Comments/

Fast Moving Storm To Bring More Heavy Rain And Snow To Much Of The East

Hello everyone! This morning’s blog will look at the next storm system set to bring heavy rain and snow from the Southern Plains through the Eastern states. The system appears …

by Jack Sillin/ 03/01/2019/ No Comments/

Strong Storm To Bring Severe Weather, Flooding, And Some Snow This Weekend

Hello everyone! A strong upper level disturbance is moving through Southern California this morning, and will emerge onto the Plains tonight. A variety of inclement weather is expected to occur …

by Jack Sillin/ 02/22/2019/ No Comments/

Large Storm Taking Shape Today In The Southern Plains

Hello everyone! Yesterday’s blog focused on a longer period wet pattern with sizeable impacts for parts of the Lower MS/Ohio Valley areas, and is still a relevant read if you …

by Jack Sillin/ 02/19/2019/ No Comments/