Characteristics of convective snow bands along the Swedish east coast
Convective snow bands develop in response to a cold air outbreak from the continent or the frozen sea over the open water surface of lakes or seas. The comparatively warm water body triggers shallow convection due to increased heat and moisture fluxes. Strong winds can align with this convection int...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2017-03-01
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Series: | Earth System Dynamics |
Online Access: | http://www.earth-syst-dynam.net/8/163/2017/esd-8-163-2017.pdf |