Upper Air Analysis

The area under a ridge in the jet stream usually experiences warm temperatures and clear skies. The area above a trough in the jet stream usually experiences colder temperatures, more cloudiness, and is generally more favorable for precipitation.

Iowa State Upper Air

850mb Analysis Omaha Sounding
700mb Analysis Davenport Sounding
500mb Analysis 
500mb Heights and Vorticity 
300mb Analysis 
200mb Analysis Slater Wind Profile


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