The rapid amplification of small-amplitude perturbations by the chaotic nature of the
atmospheric dynamics intrinsically limits the skill of deterministic weather forecasts. In this …

The data collected during three contrasting Intensive Observing Periods (IOPs) of the
Mesoscale Alpine Programme (MAP) were used to assess the performance of the Meso‐NH …

The temporal evolution and spatial distribution of shallow convection over complex terrain
are examined by observational data and compared with model calculations using the Local …

This study investigated a slow-moving long-wave trough that brought four Atmospheric
Rivers (AR)“episodes” within a week to the US West Coast from 28 November to 3 …

In this study, data assimilation methods of 3-D variational analysis (3DVAR), observation
nudging, and analysis (grid) nudging were evaluated in the Weather Research and …

The paper presents an overview of the project FORALPS (“Meteo-hydrological Forecast and
Observations for improved water Resource management in the ALPS”). The project aims at …

California receives most of its rainfall during its cool season when mid-latitude (ML) cyclones
track further south into the northeastern Pacific Ocean. The warm sector within these ML …

The Terrain-influenced Monsoon Rainfall Experiment (TiMREX) is a joint US-Taiwan multi-
agency field program to be conducted during the period of 15 May to 30 June 2008 in the …