Introduction to Forecasting Lectures 4.2 and 4.6
1. A winter cyclone develops in Colorado and moves northeast. What weather do you predict for locations slightly to the west of its path? For those slightly to the east of its path?
2. Describe the evolution of the Midwestern storm of November 9, 1998.
3. As computers and data collection improve, our weather forecasts will improve. Why won't we eventually be able to make accurate longrange weather predictions?
4. What is the role of commercial aircraft in weather prediction?
5. Explain the difference between the results of a numerical weather prediction and the 'conceptualization' discussed by Mr. Colman.