What is Air Mass?

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.

A strong, downward wind caused by a localized column of air sinking rapidly, often resulting in damage similar to that caused...

A prefix used in cloud nomenclature to describe middle-altitude clouds that form between 6,500 and 20,000 feet, such as altostratus...

Perhaps you have come across them, maybe you are seeing them for the first time. These clouds, known as wave clouds, resemble...

A line of severe thunderstorms that can form along or ahead of a cold front, often producing strong winds and heavy rain.

A low-pressure area with converging winds, rotating counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern...

Frozen drizzle is a dangerous type of frozen rain. It’s a light rain that falls in very fine drops, which freezes on contact...

Indicates the amount of water the soil can absorb/retain through percolation. This capacity is around 7% in sandy soil and...

A cold core low is a low-pressure system where the coldest temperatures are found near the center. These systems are often...