FORECASTING. THE POSSIBLE INFLUENCE OF AN EXISTING SNOW FIELD ON THE TRACK OF A SURFACE LOW PRESSURE CENTER-A CASE STUDY

One of the challenges for meteorologists who deal with winter storms is accurately forecasting the position and track of the swjace low-pressure center. This can help determine not only precipitation type hut also where the greatest amount of precipitation will fall. A case study was examined which fit an "old and unwritten " rule of thumb. This theOlY is that the surface low-pressure center will track along the southern edge of an existing snow field. The case study fit peljectly, physical reasoning is included, andfurther investigations are encouraged. 1