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  Sat January 17, 2009 21:50 UTC  

GOES-12 Satellite Data Restored

The GOES-12 satellite outage is over. All products should render normally. We switched scripts back to read GOES-12 at 21Z on Wednesday 1/7. Please let us know if you experience any problems or old data.

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Great Lakes 925 MB Chart Online

We added a 925 MB analysis to the NAM plots to aid in Lake Effect Snow forecasting. This chart displays uplift, temperature, and winds at 925 MB with the difference in temperature between 850 MB and 1000 MB. If you have any questions, or suggestions, please let us know. The current run of this chart is available here.

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MOS-Differential Tool

One of the best ways to ensure an accurate forecast is to keep an eye on model trends. Check out the Beta Version of the new MOS-Differential Tool. If you like it or have any suggestions, please let us know! This will be available under the "Text Menu" or by clicking here.

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Upper Air/Severe Wx Charts Restored

Our upper air charts/Severe Wx Charts are back. When we reinstalled everything, the program which processes the upper air data seems to have a bug. For now, we're using a slightly older version, but everything seems to be working fine. Upper air charts are accessible here.

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Ohio State Weather

The following forecast for Columbus, Ohio is produced by students in the Atmospheric Science and Geography programs at The Ohio State University.
 

Columbus Forecast

Mostly cloudy and breezy with highs near 30. Snow developing after 6pm, lows near 20. Less than 1 inch of snow expected.


Wx Synopsis

Another Alberta clipper will rotate through the region today bring with the chance of snow. Temperatures have already begun to moderate as high pressure will slide to the east allowing a southerly flow to develop. A ridge will begin to build through the week allowing temperatures to rise to near or slightly below normal with relatively calm weather sticking around for much of the week.


Forecaster - Nick D'Allura

Published: 01/17/2009 08:17