Meteorology 311 - Introduction to Synoptic Meteorology

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Got a question or comment? Contact me at (515) 294-0264 or flory@iastate.edu.

Class Description

This course will introduce students to synoptic meteorology and prepare them to obtain, analyze, and interpret weather data from surface, upper air, and satellite data to a degree sufficient to make reasonably accurate forecasts and assist others in their forecasting.

Prerequisties

• Mteor 301

Meet the Instructor

Dave Flory
Senior Lecturer/Research Assistant
3101 Agronomy Hall
Phone: (515) 294-0264
Email: flory@iastate.edu
Office Hours: M 12-2pm, W 11am-12pm

Class News & Updates

IDV Analysis Bundles

The new IDV bundles can be found by following 'Weather Links' in the left menu bar.

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.