Wind Analysis: Grand Rapids

Station Data

Click below for wind rose diagrams, modal direction data, and snow transport data for Grand Rapids.

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Wind Roses, Frequency Distribution (%)

Wind rose diagram depicting the wind speed and direction for Grand Rapids for the months of October, November, and December
Wind rose diagram depicting the wind speed and direction for Grand Rapids in the months of January, February, and March

Modal Direction

See the degree vs. cardinal direction table

OctNovDecJanFebMarOct-Mar
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Snow Transport

Potential Snow Transport (Qupot) over Snow Accumulation Season [kg/m] by Wind Speed Class [kts]

View Qupot formula

Direction11-1617-2223-2728-33>34Total
N580204   784
NNE50    50
NE      
ENE      
E8    8
ESE109    109
SE62268   690
SSE1,723476   2,199
S1,378442   1,820
SSW31968   387
SW50136   186
WSW9234   126
W445102   547
WNW2,6051,122   3,727
NW3,9673,297162186 7,611
NNW2,6892,243   4,933
Total     23,179