| Geographic Location | New England and Southern Canadian Maritimes |
| Case Timeframe | 04UTC 13 Jan 1999 - 00UTC 15 Jan 1999 |
| Phenomena of Interest | Ocean Effect Snow |
| Forecasting Challenges | Recognize the necessary synoptic precursors for an ocean effect snow event off the east coast of New England and Atlantic Canada. Identify the mesoscale factors that lead to the establishment of ocean effect snow bands. Recognize ocean effect snow bands from satellite and radar displays. Recognize the potential for enhancement and eventual dissipation of ocean effect snow bands with the changing synoptic conditions. |
The case is presented in four parts:
Case Profile
Introduction to the case setting with a synoptic overview.
Case Challenge
A series of forecasting questions accompanied by a rich set of data and background content to challenge forecasting skills.
Case Summary
An experts overview of the case as it unfolded.
Resources
Bibliography and links to more information on ocean effect snow events.