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What unusual cloud formations are there?
I put the common cloud types
Altocumulus lenticular
Mammatus
Pyrocumulus
and pileus.
What other clouds should I put in the notes?

You should have a chart showing all the cloud types, it doesn't fill up much space.

What team, at this point in the year, do you guys think is the strongest in meteorology? I really can't tell right now.

I just had States yesterday, and it was run in stations!!! Just think people should be prepared for anything. ( we took first both in meteorology and overall!! We are going to nationals!!!)

Hosj, did you have to identify clouds and optical phenomena at every station? Is that why the test was set up in stations?

cookiecandy123 wrote:Hosj, did you have to identify clouds and optical phenomena at every station? Is that why the test was set up in stations?

No, there was absolutely no clouds or optical phenomena. There was a lot about weather station models and air masses.

anyone have any good dopplar resources and/or important things to know? we got stumped on questions such as "what is a vault" and "what does a hook echo mean"

Toms_42 wrote:anyone have any good dopplar resources and/or important things to know? we got stumped on questions such as "what is a vault" and "what does a hook echo mean"

Hook echo is the part of the thunderstorm where the precipitation is "wrapped" around a mesocyclone. A hook echo usually shows that there is a good chance for a tornado. The term Vault sounds vaguely familiar but I would need to research that up to help you out. NWS actually has some great pages explaining what radar is and how it works.

If anyone has questions about Meteorology ever, feel free to shoot me up a PM

The vault is the core region of highest precipitation and highest reflectivites. If hail is occuring, it is largest in the vault. When the rain is pouring down in sheets, you are in the vault.

tornado guy wrote:

Toms_42 wrote:anyone have any good dopplar resources and/or important things to know? we got stumped on questions such as "what is a vault" and "what does a hook echo mean"

Hook echo is the part of the thunderstorm where the precipitation is "wrapped" around a mesocyclone. A hook echo usually shows that there is a good chance for a tornado. The term Vault sounds vaguely familiar but I would need to research that up to help you out. NWS actually has some great pages explaining what radar is and how it works.

If anyone has questions about Meteorology ever, feel free to shoot me up a PM

hossj wrote:The vault is the core region of highest precipitation and highest reflectivites. If hail is occuring, it is largest in the vault. When the rain is pouring down in sheets, you are in the vault.

Thanks to both of you, we have states this Friday, so this Is helpful.