Forecast for Tuesday, May 13

Issued: Tuesday, May 13 Launch Weather Officer: Jim Sardonia, 45th Weather Squadron Synoptic Discussion: "Weather is ideal for today's launch operation. Dry air that moved into the area behind the front will produce predominantly Clear skies and light northerly winds locally. Temperatures will remain above average however with Highs in the mid 80's. "The only concern for today is the very slight chance of a few Cumulus clouds becoming enhanced inland within 10 nautical miles of SLC 41. "In the event of a delay to Wed, 14 May, conditions worsen only slightly as an increase in temperatures and moisture is expected, increasing the chances of enhanced Cumulus Clouds on Wed afternoon." Clouds: Few Cumulus at 3,000 feet with 1/8ths sky coverage and tops at 8,000 feet Visibility: 7 miles or better Launch Pad Winds: Northeasterly from 040 degrees at 10 gusting to 18 knots (as measured at 230 feet) Temperature: 79 to 81 degrees F Relative Humidity: 65 percent Weather: None Solar Activity: Low Probability of Violating Weather Constraints: Less than 10 percent Concerns: Slight chance of Enhanced Cumulus Clouds

Forecast for Wednesday

Wednesday's Probability of Violating Constraints: 20 percent Concerns: Chance of Enhanced Cumulus Clouds and Anvil Clouds within 10 nautical miles