Lesson 3. Sizing up the Synoptic Scale

Lesson 3. Sizing up the Synoptic Scale

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Assessing Strong Updrafts

Assessing Strong Updrafts

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Lapse Rates

Lapse Rates

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Vertical Wind Shear

Vertical Wind Shear

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The Big Picture at 500 mb

The Big Picture at 500 mb

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Lee Troughs

Lee Troughs

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Surface Boundaries and the Big Picture

Surface Boundaries and the Big Picture

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Prefrontal Troughs and Confluence

Prefrontal Troughs and Confluence

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The Big Picture at 850 mb

The Big Picture at 850 mb

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Elevated Convection

Elevated Convection

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Upper-Level Jet Streaks

Upper-Level Jet Streaks

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Coupled Jet Streams

Coupled Jet Streams

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