Subj : MESO: Mesoscale Discussion 0134 To : wx-storm@lists.illinois.edu From : COD Weather Processor Date : Wed Feb 08 2023 20:51:41 ACUS11 KWNS 082051 SWOMCD SPC MCD 082051=20 WYZ000-090045- Mesoscale Discussion 0134 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0251 PM CST Wed Feb 08 2023 Areas affected...Northwest to central Wyoming Concerning...Snow Squall=20 Valid 082051Z - 090045Z SUMMARY...A band of snow will continue to push into central Wyoming where environmental conditions are favorable for snow squalls. Periods of heavy snow, gusty winds, and reduced visibility will be possible through the late afternoon hours. DISCUSSION...Recent web cams and surface observations from northern and northwestern WY show reduced visibility down to 1/4 mile coincident with the passage of a narrow snow band associated with a surface trough. Recent RAP mesoanalysis reveals 0-3 km lapse rates near 8-9 C/km, and forecast soundings suggest these lapse rates may extend up to the 500-400 mb layer. This will support downward mixing of stronger flow aloft (manifesting as gusts up to 30-40 mph) and is supporting 100-250 J/kg SBCAPE. This buoyancy will maintain a convective element to the snow band, which is favorable for brief periods of heavy snowfall. This environment extends well into central WY, which will maintain the potential for snow squalls through the late afternoon hours. ...Moore.. 02/08/2023 ....Please see https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.spc.noaa.gov__;!!DZ3fj= g!4iPVsZsEA3eSmAm1WClkNs4m5OKuBe9BZfESmEPoNSsjeDIW86kGczbFmWl-vdBVgXCFaVZ9t= -hbAeCJp1DCcTcvR9U$ for graphic product... ATTN...WFO...UNR...CYS...BYZ...RIW... LAT...LON 43301028 43810915 44690772 44390589 43680574 42920625 42470720 42040815 41940913 42130982 42581031 42901040 43301028=20 =3D =3D =3D To unsubscribe from WX-STORM and you already have a login, go to https://lists.illinois.edu and use the "Unsubscribe" link. Otherwise email Chris Novy at cnovy@cox.net and ask to be removed from WX-STORM. --- SBBSecho 3.14-Linux * Origin: capitolcityonline.net * Telnet/SSH:2022/HTTP (1:2320/105) .