Today COLA Synoptic Charts

MSLP

Surface Temp

850hPa Temp

500hPa Vorticity

Precipitable Water

The Centre for Ocean-Land-Atmosphere studies (COLA) located in Calverton, Maryland produce a range of charts which are referred to here simply as the COLA charts.

Each chart presents a plot of different variables to 6 days in advance (+144hrs).

Times are indicated in Universal Time (Z) and Australian Eastern Standard Time (EST).

How to interpret COLA charts.