Fig. 10.60. Same as Fig. 10.45 except for snow depth (inches)

Fig. 10.59. Estimated snow accumulation (inches) from the LEDWI sensor on the left axis

Fig. 10.61. Road Temperature (C) time-series plot comparing the Ames RWIS observations to the RWFS forecasts

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inches for this case, using the 10:1 ratio. The NWS only forecast 1 to 3 inches of snow

for this event in their forecast issued at 09 UTC on 15 March so they were well below

reality before the event started.

SN Depth Comparison for Mar 15, 2004

AMW METAR woFSL

8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 0 2 4 6

Mar 15, 2004

Mar 17, 2004

Mar 16, 2004

Fig. 10.60. Same as Fig. 10.45 except for snow depth (inches).

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