Chapter 9: Weather Forecasting

Surface weather maps500mb weather mapsSatellite ImagesRadar Images

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Weather Forecasting by Computers

Numerical Weather Prediction Computer Forecasts

Wind Precipitation Temperature

Types of Forecasts

Short Range Surface maps, Doppler Radar, 3-5 day weather

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Medium Range Surface maps, upper air maps, 5-10 day weather

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Long Range Upper air maps, Temperature, Precipitation

Seasonal Precipitation, temperature

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Key TermsQuestions for Review: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9a-c, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19