As illustrated by the
mean relative humidity and mean hydrometeor profiles, the
local closure scheme MYJ produced insufficient vertical
mixing, that resulted in less low-level moisture transfer to
higher levels. MYJ run was moister at low levels in
comparison to YSU run while YSU had higher relative
humidity at upper levels. Thus, simulations with MYJ BL
scheme, decreased mid level condensates and caused a
significant reduction in precipitating ice, consequently decreasing
surface precipitation in comparison to YSU runs.