Understanding The Effects of The Great Salt LakeThe Great Salt Lake modulates clouds and fog during CAPs

Great Salt Lake breeze fronts strengthen the low-level stability during CAPs

Cold lake airWarm Salt Lake Valleyair

Large-eddy sensitivity simulations currentlybeing run to assess the role of GSL in•Strengthening and prolonging cold air pools•Impacting fog occurrence and formation•Serving as a reservoir for cold air drainage

7 Jan 2011 MODIS

fog

low clouds

27 Jan 2011 MODIS