tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6168620747792092240.post1631372449844281332..comments2024-03-27T15:09:59.039-06:00Comments on Wasatch Weather Weenies: A Surprise Outflow Boundary with a Remarkable Wind GustJim Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15799757451626876963noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6168620747792092240.post-20001980574258564202011-02-17T13:36:45.334-07:002011-02-17T13:36:45.334-07:00One thing that I think some of these lightning-gen...One thing that I think some of these lightning-generating fronts have in common is an overhanging area where the mid/upper-level portion temporarily outpaces the lower (near-surface) boundary. This could be due to terrain resistance that slows down the surface portion. This might also explain the rapid development of convective cells slightly ahead of the surface wind shift, and the extreme gusts in this zone. I have noticed that surface fronts typically slow down a bit along the Wasatch Front which I think can contribute to this situation. It would be interesting to look at the geographic distribution of lightning with these types of winter cold fronts.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02814313368731066590noreply@blogger.com