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2002 Ice Storm

300mb Heights & Wind - A strong trough clearly seen in the 300mb height field resulted in a strong surface low developing over the southern Plains in late January 2002. A weak jetstreak is present in the eastern branch of the trough contributing to the divergence and consequent strengthening of the surface low.

Department of Atmospheric Sciences Severe and Hazardous Weather at Department of Atmospheric Sciences University of Illinois