October 4, 201510 yr You know it is funny, I read what nWo posts about the weather and recognize that he is usually spot on. Despite this faith, I still have know idea how to read the actual maps that he displays. For example, this water vapor thing above me. I have no idea what the colors represent. So while I hang on his every word and change plans accordingly, I still cannot make heads or tails of his illustrations. The darker areas with the orange tint indicate areas of dryer air (less moisture). The more colorful areas indicate storm systems and areas of moisture, specifically the hurricane on this loop. The white is clouds, the blue and the brighter the colors are actual moisture.
October 4, 201510 yr Author You know it is funny, I read what nWo posts about the weather and recognize that he is usually spot on. Despite this faith, I still have know idea how to read the actual maps that he displays. For example, this water vapor thing above me. I have no idea what the colors represent. So while I hang on his every word and change plans accordingly, I still cannot make heads or tails of his illustrations. :laugh: in the last one I posted the brownish colors are dry air. The white represents cloud cover and moisture. The blues, reds, and orange colors represent precipitation. if you look closely you can see the white colors disappearing around the brown color showing the dry air.
October 4, 201510 yr :laugh: in the last one I posted the brownish colors are dry air. The white represents cloud cover and moisture. The blues, reds, and orange colors represent precipitation. if you look closely you can see the white colors disappearing around the brown color showing the dry air. Whew. I think I need a rubric.
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