More Common Elements

  • Ideally, presence of mid-level short wave to enhance upward motion and elevate capping inversion

  • Tendency for best development to occur between 03z and 11z

    • Same noticed in many larger scale lake effect bands

    • Lack of turbulent mixing from daytime heating may allow for greater organization to be achieved

  • Deep moisture/high precipitation efficiency can make up for a relative lack of instability or other of the above mentioned ingredients

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