Composites of variable derivatives

The top ten strongest wind events in the NCDC storm reports were compared to the weakest ten events. Composites were made of the 24-hour change in: 500hPa height, sea level pressure, SB lifted index, and 850hPa omega.

850hPa Wind

Sea level pressure

500hPa heights

SB lifted index

Plans for next week:

• Analyze variable derivatives ✓
• Quantify gradients: Cordova to Anchorage for each case
• Case by case SLP and LLJ
• More in depth with soundings