Search on the NWS website to find a recent or historical midlatitude cyclone event (e.g., a major winter storm or extratropical cyclone in North America or Europe),

Search on the NWS website to find a recent or historical midlatitude cyclone event (e.g., a major winter storm or extratropical cyclone in North America or Europe),

1. Name the storm and what locations were affected. Provide a link or citation to the NWS discussion you used.

2. Interpret key meteorological data (such as satellite imagery, surface weather maps, or cross-sections) that highlight the structure and dynamics of the system.

3. Analyze the cyclone’s local and regional impacts in terms of weather, transportation, infrastructure, and public safety.

4. Think about how forecasting and communication of midlatitude cyclone events can be improved to better serve communities.

Here are some examples of discussions on midlatitude cyclones from NWS and news sources that you can use.

https://www.weather.gov/jkl/appalachianstorm1950

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Blizzard_of_1978