GPS III-9 - L-3 Days

Forecast Discussion: On Sunday, a complex storm system will continue to develop over the eastern US, bringing significant ice and snow to large portions of the Southeast through New England. The low will drag a cold front into the Florida panhandle Sunday afternoon and evening, but most of the state will experience well above average temperatures and dry conditions due to the enhanced south/southwesterly winds ahead of the front. However, on Monday morning the front will bring scattered showers as it pushes through the Spaceport. Behind the front, colder and drier air will filter in as northerly winds quickly increase due to a tightening pressure gradient. Thus, the main concern for the primary attempt on Monday night is winds approaching liftoff constraints. Additionally, elevated winds and waves in the recovery area behind the departing storm will be a watch item. On Tuesday, winds at both the launch site and recovery area will decrease as the pressure gradient relaxes and high pressure pushes into the Southeast. This will allow for favorable launch conditions, with the only concern being the very low risk of a Cumulus Cloud Rule violation.