Landfalling Fronts and Cyclones
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- Languages: English
- Publish Date: 2006-05-24
- Skill Level: 2
- Completion Time: 1.25 - 1.50 h
- Includes Audio: yes
- Required Plugins: Flash
- Topics:
Coastal Weather, Mesoscale Meteorology - Included in Courses:
Dynamic Meteorology, Synoptic Meteorology -
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Landfalling cyclones and their attendant fronts significantly impact the structure of mesoscale wind and precipitation fields along the west coast of North America. This module focuses on the complex interaction of the wind field with topography and the resulting effects on nearshore winds and precipitation. For example, prefrontal conditions may lead to flow blocking, development of a barrier jet, and seaward displacement of the maximum precipitation. Postfrontal conditions tend to promote windward ridging and lee troughing, which enhance along-coast flow.
