What is Air Mass?

A cold core high is a high-pressure system with cold air at its center. These systems are typically associated with clear...

Air laden with sand and dust, common in areas devoid of permanent vegetation, especially deserts.

Conduction is the transfer of heat or electricity through a material without the material itself moving. This occurs when...

A bomb cyclone is a large mid-latitude storm that forms when a storm’s central pressure drops (i.e. “bombs out”), resulting...

A condition in which the stratification of the atmosphere depends on both air temperature and pressure, and where surfaces...

An instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure.

The term used for semi-stationary high-pressure centers such as the Azores and North Pacific Highs, which occur in the narrow...

A strong wind typically ranging from 34 to 40 knots (39 to 46 miles per hour) and often associated with rough seas and stormy...

A tropical cyclone with sustained winds of at least 74 miles per hour, characterized by a central eye, strong winds, and...

A blizzard is a storm that lasts 3 hours or more, with persistent winds/frequent gusts of 35 mph or more along with significant...