May 2nd 2016

Vancouver, WA has been having too many hot days for it being Spring. This Summer is going to a hot one!

Data: 

May 2nd 2016 - 1200 UTC

Cloud Height in MB: Approx 610

Cloud Height in Feet: Approx 13000 

Lift Index: 7.0 

Stability: Stable

Temperature : 66F

Dew point : 46F

LCL (at this height we expect a cloud to form) : 222 x (66-46) = 4440 ft

My prediction - Warm day, partly cloudy. LCL should increase as day gets warmer.

Actual:

Cloud seen today - 9:05am May 2nd 2016 

Analysis:

Mid-Level Height (7000-25000ft)

Cloud Type- Cumulus/Altocumulus 

Cloud Cover - 10%

Weather - Sunny with sparse cloud cover