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Temperature Inversion
--> What is the effect an inversion layer can have on particulate levels?
In this activity, you will describe an inversion layer and its effects can have on particulate levels.
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Part 1
- Access the AIRNow PM archives for Salt Lake City, Utah on January 1, 2004.
- What AQI level was reached for particulate matter on January 1, 2004?
- Access the Weather Underground and obtain the weather conditions for Salt Lake City, Utah on January 1, 2004.
- Record the weather data on the Student Worksheet.
- Graph the data below recorded on January 1, 2004 at the Snowbird Ski Area, outside Salt Lake City, Utah.
Snowbird Snow Report |
January 1, 2004 |
New Snow |
Snow Depth
Mid-Mtn.
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Snow Fall
Year to Date |
Temperature |
Wind
Hidden Peak |
24 hr |
48 hr |
Tram Base |
Mid-Mtn. |
Hidden Peak |
0" |
0" |
156" |
412" |
40F |
32F |
26F |
51 mph |
38F |
Hi: 40F |
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Today's Forecast:
Overcast, unseasonably warm, with strong winds. |
| Lo: 33F |
- Access the AirNow PM archives for Salt Lake City, Utah, on January 9, 2004.
- What AQI level was reached for particulate matter on January 9, 2004?
- Access the Weather Underground and obtain the weather conditions for Salt Lake City, Utah on January 9, 2004.
- Record the weather data on the Student Worksheet.
- Graph the data below recorded on January 9, 2004 at the Snowbird Ski Area, outside Salt Lake City, Utah.
Snowbird Snow Report |
January 9, 2004 |
New Snow |
Snow Depth
Mid-Mtn.
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Snow Fall
Year to Date |
Temperature |
Wind
Hidden Peak |
24 hr |
48 hr |
Tram Base |
Mid-Mtn. |
Hidden Peak |
0.12" |
0.3" |
158" |
414" |
20F |
24F |
36F |
9 mph |
17F |
Hi: 23F |
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Today's Forecast:
Mostly Cloudy, 10% chance of snow, light to no wind. |
| Lo: 10F |
Part 2 - Real Time Data
- Use the following web sites to determine if there will be an inversion layer occurring in that area today:
- AIRNow (select "Local Forecasts and Conditions" and click Utah on the US map)
- Weather Underground (type "Snowbird, Utah" in the box in the upper left hand corner)
- Snowbird Resort - Snowbird, Utah (just outside Salt Lake City)
*Note - real time mountain conditions are not available during summer months
EPA | NESCAUM |
CIESE | Stevens Institute of Technology
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