500 mb heights

Notes:

This loop of images shows the development of a deep 500 mb trough over the northeast U.S., to the south of a persistent blocking ridge over southern Greenland. The closed low retrograded slightly to the west on the 3rd.

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Valid Sat 0000 UTC 02-Jan-2010
Valid Sat 1200 UTC 02-Jan-2010
Valid Sun 0000 UTC 03-Jan-2010
Valid Sun 1200 UTC 03-Jan-2010
Valid Mon 0000 UTC 04-Jan-2010
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