Blocking Patterns and Highs Intensity
Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2012 1:40 pm
I have three questions related to the topic title and they are:
1. What does "dm ***" mean when talking about "heights" when referring to a High Pressure that is present over an area? I also don't know why they call it heights but I think it is in relation to isobars of the High.
2. What is the longest time a blocking pattern was present with a High Pressure area in place over eastern North America before breaking down? Is it possible for it to exceed three weeks? The type of weather would be prolonged Heat-Waves so the longest Heat-Waves is the best place to start looking.
3. Is there a way to measure how strong a cold front is aside from the intensity of the low associated with it? I don't know if its as simple as seeing how cold the temperatures are behind it or what.
1. What does "dm ***" mean when talking about "heights" when referring to a High Pressure that is present over an area? I also don't know why they call it heights but I think it is in relation to isobars of the High.
2. What is the longest time a blocking pattern was present with a High Pressure area in place over eastern North America before breaking down? Is it possible for it to exceed three weeks? The type of weather would be prolonged Heat-Waves so the longest Heat-Waves is the best place to start looking.
3. Is there a way to measure how strong a cold front is aside from the intensity of the low associated with it? I don't know if its as simple as seeing how cold the temperatures are behind it or what.