Richard Steed, steed@uw.edu

Class Hours:
Lectures on MWF 1:30-2:20 PM, but occasionally will occur on Tuesdays or Thursdays.
Lab:  1:30-3:20 PM (T, TH), 2:30-4:20 PM (MW), 2:30-3:20 (F)

Office Hours:
Anytime we are in our offices. Appointments can be made if needed. Email questions are always welcome, also through telephone or zoom sessions.

Course Outline:
Outline Web Page

Book:
Lots of online handouts and web-based materials.

All materials will be provided electronically.

Grading:
25% forecasting, 25% labs and map discussion, 25% midterm, 25% final

Final: Monday, June 9, 2:30 PM-4:20 PM

Class Web Sites:

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
COMET modules