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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Main Authors: J. Jeworrek, L. Wu, C. Dieterich, A. Rutgersson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2017-03-01
Series:Earth System Dynamics
Online Access:http://www.earth-syst-dynam.net/8/163/2017/esd-8-163-2017.pdf