In the end

Of all the things learned from this challenge it is that Stockton is really windy.

Friday's Discussion For Stockton

The period starts with a cut off low forming over the Baja and the upper level flow going from north west to west. There is a jet max approaching the northern California coast putting Stockton in the right the exit region. At the surface a cold front from a surface low in south eastern Alberta will approach the region with Stockton being on the very southern end of the front. Both NAM the GFS agree on the overall pattern and track of the front leaving Stockton in a questionable area of feeling any of the effects. Heights and thickness do fall so expect a cooler day and with the front staying north of the area not much of a pressure gradient to pick up winds. Low temperatures will be moderated by cloud cover with the associated system. With the placement of the jet and up level pattern, not expecting Stockton to see much of an effect from this system.

Day 7 Wx discussion

Strong upper level flow over the west coast today will bring cooler temperatures and higher winds tomorrow. Another indicator of impending cooler temperatures is the northwesterly flow and sky cover over the coast will that cause cool air advection over the forecast area. Fog is possible Thursday morning, lasting until the winds pick up mid day. Thursday temperatures will aproach 70 degrees, with lows around 50. Wind sustained around ten knots, will be gusty at times with mostly cloudy skies.

KSCK Weather Discussion for Wed Nov. 4th.

Conditions are going to be similar to today. Clear skies throught the morning, followed by upper level cloud ahead of the approaching cold front. As the ridge that has dominated the area moves easward, winds will shift to the SW, and continue to be light. Models predicting the High temperature to be less than tuesday.

Stockton Gala Days

Day 5 WX Discussion:

A board ridge remains off the western coast of the US. Winds will be remain light through our Day 5 forecasting period. Temperatures will stay above normal through this period.

~Doc Ng

The 411 on Stockton CA

Identifier KSCK
Normal High 74-68°F
Normal Low 48-45°F
Normal Wind Speed 7 knots
Normal Precipitation 0.04-0.05"
Latitude 37.889963°N
Longitude -121.226317°W
Elevation 8 m

Stockton is about 70 miles west of the Bay Area.


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KDEN 06Z 10/20 to 06Z 10/21

High tomorrow will be well below today, and temperatures will plummet even further after passage of cold front. The low temperature for this forecast period will in all likelihood occur at the end of the period as a result of cold air advection behind the front. This low temperature value could easily dip into the 30s by the end of the period. It would also not be surprising to see maximum winds just below or near gale force. It does appear that at least some precipitation will occur at the end of the forecast period, but the exact value is anybody's guess. The 12Z GFS forecasts relatively low precipitable water values for the end of the period, and I have decided to go on the low end with my precipitation estimate. However, if the 12Z NAM solution verifies, I could have egg on my face tomorrow night.