A Record Snowfall Followed by a Record Low Temperature at Memphis, Tennessee, December 22-24, 1963

摘要

A study is made of synoptic conditions which developed into a snowy, cold wave, producing a band of heavy snow through the Mid-South and subsequently record cold temperatures. Conditions most likely to evolve into this type of activity are reviewed and the 1963 situation is compared with previous heavy snows in the Memphis area. A brief comparison is made with previous heavy models and conclusions concerning forecasting heavy snows in the Memphis are are presented. (Author)