Department of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences

Meteorology 417 - Mesoscale Meteorology Forecasting Laboratory

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Got a question or comment? Contact me at (515) 294-2270 or wgallus@iastate.edu.

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Class Description

This course is designed to hone the forecasting skills developed in previous synoptic labs, and expose students to mesoscale analysis and forecasting. Although the first few classes will explore mesoscale aspects of winter storms, the majority of the co urse will explore convective storms and the forecasting of small-scale severe weather. After completion of this course, students should be able to explain in a physically meaningful and con sistent way both the synoptic-scale and mesoscale features of any weather situation.


Bill Gallus

Meet the Instructor

Bill Gallus
Professor of Meteorology
3025 Agronomy Hall
Phone: (515) 294-2270
Email: wgallus@iastate.edu
Office Hours: W 1-230pm

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Important Dates

January 8: Classes start
January 10: Forecasting contest starts
January 15: MLK Day - University holiday - no class and no forecasting
March 8: Mid-term exam
March 12-16: Spring break
March 22 - 24: NWA Severe Storms Conference in DSM (class encouraged to attend)
April 2: Possible special lecture 2-3 pm to allow lab on April 3 (no class Apr 5) April 9-13: Instructor gone, TA will teach and proctor the lab (no briefings)
Tentative Final Exam Date: April 30, 2:15-4:15pm