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Old January 4th 05, 07:49 PM posted to uk.sci.weather
Joe Hunt Joe Hunt is offline
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Default GFS Cloud cover explination


"John Hall" wrote in message
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In case Stuart is a beginner, I feel that I should add the caveat: this
is assuming that you actually get some precipitation rather than it
remaining dry!
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John Hall


Hi John,

If no precipitation was possible with sub 510dm air this assumes an
inversion of sorts relatively near to the surface (not a great depth of
instability is required at such low temperatures to create precipitation).
Therefore, sub 510dm air with an inversion would imply very cold surface
conditions, something I wouldn't be a particular fan of !

Joe