Northeast Snowstorms Author:Louis W. Uccellini Named one of the top 5 meteorology books by "The Wall Street Journal," Northeast Snowstorms is the most comprehensive treatment of winter storms ever compiled. From the foremost experts in the field, this two-volume set includes summaries of the most famous storms from colonial times through the 21st century, and in-depth scientif... more »ic analysis of storms from 1950 through 2003. It contains more than 200 color figures, unique photographs, and a DVD packed with all of the cases in the book plus more. Volume I, The Overview, discusses governing principles, large-scale weather patterns, trends in frequency and in relation to El Niņo and the North Atlantic Oscillation, and "near miss" storms. Volume II, The Cases, details the development and life of the most significant winter storms from colonial times through today, with detailed storm data from 1950 to 2003. The more than 500 pages of this volume are replete with snow accumulation diagrams, weather analysis charts, and detailed narratives. The complementary DVD includes this information and provides much more. Northeast Snowstorms is both the ultimate learning tool for weather enthusiasts and the definitive reference for meteorologists. A great text for college and graduate-level winter storm courses, it has been used successfully in meteorology departments throughout the northeastern U.S.« less