Re: Addition of Fronts Actually, we studied the mathematics needed to formulate frontal positions back in school (FSU). The position of a front slopes back toward the cold air side as you gain altitude. The postion of the 850mb front or even at 500mb is not in the same place as the Surface front. In any case, it is mathematically possible to develop an algorithm that specifies the location of a front at various levels. I think we have enough computer power these days, and the ability of computers to learn, to be able to distinguish bad data from good data. At least you could position a front based on the pressure trace dip. One trick I did when working in the Pacific, was to take the 24 hr difference in (T + Td) plus wind shift, to ascertain frontal positions in mountainous terrain over China. So, yeah, Windy should be able to pull off automating frontal positions using real time data.
The question remains, will they have the desire to do that.
J
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Re: Lightning click sound does not always work
Having same problem on my iMac. Was working in Safari, then it quit. I tried Chrome, and it worked for the first few clicks when I logged in, then quit. The Sound on/off selection doesn't seem to do anything. Yes, of course, I have my volume turned all the way up.
It's the software somehow.