Fn convergence and omega in the -12 to -18 degree C layer

Notes:

Forcing associated with the frontogenesis (Fn convergence) and omega, within the snow crystal growth zone is shown on this slide. The forcing and lift in the snow crystal growth zone appeared to maximize over central New York and northeast Pennsylvania between 00z and 06z on the 26th.

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