Soundings: Observed 12z at BUF and RAP analysis at 15z at ELMNotes:The observed 12z Buffalo sounding (left) and a RAP analysis sounding at Elmira valid at 15z are shown on this slide. A mixed layer featuring moderately steep lapse rates from 850-650 mb can be seen on the Buffalo sounding. The moderately steep lapse rates (from 850-700 mb) can also be seen on the Elmira sounding, along with a surface-based mixed layer. Both soundings show the deep west-northwest flow at mid-levels with values from 40-50 kts at 500 mb. Switch images by moving your mouse pointer over numbered buttons...
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