Omega Block weather pattern may give us hope for Memorial Day period

What is an Omega Block Pattern?

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA)— A not-so-typical weather pattern is happening right now above our heads. It's called an Omega Block Pattern because the upper-level jet stream resembles the Greek letter Omega (Ω). How does it form, and what does it mean on the surface for folks across the country? How does it form? An Omega Block Pattern results from an upper-level cutoff low on either coast, with high pressure typically in the Northern Plains. W…

Omega Block weather pattern may give us hope for Memorial Day period

A common upper-air pattern seems to be coming a few weeks early. It could be the sign this particular weather pattern will be worked off by the end of May.Right now we have what we meteorologists call an “Omega Block” in the upper-air pattern.

Omega Block about to overspread the area. Should you be concerned? - KFIZ News-Talk 1450 AM

The weather continues to stay uneventful as a high pressure becomes firmly planted in the area. This looks to overall, remain the case for the duration of the forecast. You may hear this weather pattern described as an Omega Block. This is due to the look the mid level jet stream has, resembling the Greek letter Omega. When the jet stream makes a dip, or makes a u shape on a weather map, you can expect some stormy weather, however when the jet s…