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Skew-T

May 21, 2023
Clouds and Skew-T Diagrams
This post combines information from previous posts and connects these concepts to a video of a cloud formation. It examines skew-T diagrams from Georgia, showing how air and dewpoint temperatures relate to the cloud formation. The post encourages readers to plot their own skew-T diagrams to understand atmospheric conditions that produce clouds. Continue reading
Clouds, Data Interpretation, Skew-T
Clouds, Five-Minute Meteorology, Skew-T, Weather Basics
May 20, 2023
A Basic Skew-T Primer
Meteorologists rely on weather balloon observations, known as “soundings,” to gather direct evidence of current weather conditions at different atmospheric heights. Graphs like the Stüve diagram present challenges in representing this data. The skewed temperature axis on the skew-T diagram addresses this issue, providing a more upright depiction and additional detail. Continue reading
Data Interpretation, Skew-T
Five-Minute Meteorology, Skew-T, Weather balloon, Weather Basics

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