Surface station location in the Northern Plains and adjacent Canadian Prairies. 10%
Decoding METAR and interpreting surface observations based on instrument limitations. 20%
Analyzing contours on surface weather charts. 15%
Using surface analyses to find pressure centers and fronts. 15%
Applying boundary layer mixing to the problem of high temperature forecasting. 10%
Applying radiation balance to the problem of low temperature forecasting. 10%
Introduction to the diagnosis of lifting mechanisms in three dimensions. 10%
Diagnosing cloud layers, precipitation intensity and type (top down method), and stability from soundings. 10%