What the map shows
Cloud layers and dry slots. 700 mb is a common check for mid-level moisture.
How to read the colors
Greens for moist air, browns for dry air.
Common mistakes
- Assuming high humidity aloft means precipitation reaches the ground.
Learning Center / Model Parameters / Upper Air: Moisture
How moist the air is at a chosen level.
Cloud layers and dry slots. 700 mb is a common check for mid-level moisture.
Greens for moist air, browns for dry air.