A paradox principle in the prediction of precipitation type

Weitz, Thomas J.

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A paradox principle in the prediction of precipitation type

1972
By Weitz, Thomas J.
Series: NOAA technical memorandum NWS WR 72

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Weitz, Thomas J.
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United States, National Weather Service., Western Region,
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NWS (National Weather Service) ; WR (Western Region)
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UtiIity of 1000-500-mb thickness in forecasting precipitation type can be enhanced significantly by also considering the mean lapse rate in that layer. This can be done readily by relating thickness to 500-mb temperature. The 500-mb temperature is a relatively easy parameter to forecast in comparison to the uncertainty of temperature forecasts for lower levels. The paradox is developed that inclusion of 500-mb temperature produces a diametrically opposite effect to that which might be expected.
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Thomas J. Weitz.
Keywords:

Precipitation forecasting
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NOAA technical memorandum NWS WR 72
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Technical Memorandum
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Public Domain
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