What the map shows
Moisture returning north ahead of storm systems.
How to read the colors
Greens for rich moisture; browns for dry air.
Common mistakes
- Ignoring it when surface dewpoints look low — moisture can arrive aloft first.
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Low-level moisture above the ground.
Moisture returning north ahead of storm systems.
Greens for rich moisture; browns for dry air.