Class Announcements
None at this time

Instructors:
Professor Cliff Mass, 612 ATG, 685-0910,
email: cliff@atmos.washington.edu

Dr. Nick Bond, 526-6459 (PMEL)
email:nicholas.bond@noaa.gov

Class Hours:
MTWTHF 1:30-2:20, MTTHF 2:30-3:20 PM (no second hour on Wednesday)
Lectures generally MWF 1:30-2:20 PM, but occasionally will occur on Tuesdays or Thursdays.

Office Hours:
Anytime we are in our offices. Appointments can be made if needed. Email questions are welcome.

Course Outline:
Outline Web Page

Book:
Recommended:  "Weather of the Pacific Northwest" for NW meteorology.  Lots of handouts and web-based materials.

Grading:
25% forecasting, 25% labs and map discussion, 25% midterm, 25% final
Midterm:  Monday, June 10th, 2:30-4:20 PM. RM 610

Class Web Site:
http://www.atmos.washington.edu/~cliff/452.html

Class Powerpoints

Goals of Class:
1. To learn the tools and techniques of modern weather forecasting
2. To review more advanced topics in synoptic and mesoscale meteorology

Laboratory Exercises:
Surface map analysis (both North American, regional, and oceanic)
Daily forecasting at several cities
Student-led map discussions
Regional case studies (e.g., onshore push)
COMET modules