Department of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences

Meteorology 111 - Synoptic Applications

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Class Description

Current weather discussions and introduction to synoptic-scale interpretation of meteorology. Application and use of calculus in meterology.


Dave Flory

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Dave Flory
Senior Lecturer/Research Assistant
3101 Agronomy Hall
Phone: (515) 294-0264
Email: flory@iastate.edu
Office Hours: M 12-2pm, R 1-3pm
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Weather News


Cut-Off Circulation

A cut-off low pressure system brought heavy rains to some parts of Iowa although Ames stayed fairly dry due to the advection of dry air from the north. The low is expected to move out today and tomorrow resulting in a pretty nice weekend.

Important Dates

September 7: University Holiday - No Class
November 23-27: Thanksgiving break
December 7: Senior Research Symposium