COMET Case Study 005 contains observational data from a specific lake effect snow event over Lake Ontario on January 4-5, 1995. The dataset was compiled by the UCAR Joint Office for Science Support (JOSS) and NOAA, and is archived by the CODIAC data system. It provides a detailed snapshot of a single, significant winter weather phenomenon.
Use Cases
- Analyze temporal evolution of snowfall intensity using time-series precipitation measurements.
- Correlate atmospheric conditions over Lake Ontario with downwind snowfall using geospatial wind and temperature fields.
- Validate numerical weather prediction model output for lake-effect snow bands against observed event data.
- Study the spatial structure of the snow event using georeferenced observational data points.
Strengths
- Focuses on a single, well-documented meteorological event from 1995.
- Hosted by authoritative geoscience data centers UCAR/JOSS/NOAA.
Limitations
- Data is from a single event, limiting statistical analysis or trend studies.
- The dataset is over 25 years old, which may affect instrument compatibility with modern standards.
- Specific data volume, row count, and available variables are not provided.
Provenance
- Source
- UCAR/JOSS/NOAA/CODIAC
- Collection Method
- null
- Time Range
- 1995-01-04 to 1995-01-05
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- Lake Ontario region