QPF IN WEST INCLUDING THE FRONT RANGE OF THE ROCKIES
CHARACTERISTICS DIFFER BY SEASON
IN SUMMER….SCALE OF THE EVENTS IS VERY SMALL.
THE SCALE IS TIED TO THE MEAN RH AND FORCING
LOOK FOR VORTS IN WATER VAPOR IMAGERY
LOOK FOR MOISTURE SURGES ON SSMI AND GOES PW IMAGES
IN WINTER, FORCING AND AREAS OF HEAVY RAIN ARE MUCH MORE DEPENDENT ON OROGRAPHY.