What is Arctic Air?

The formation of ice crystals on surfaces when the temperature drops below freezing, typically overnight, causing potential...

A sudden electrostatic discharge during a thunderstorm between electrically charged regions of a cloud, between clouds, or...

The upward movement of air caused by a topographic barrier, such as a mountain, which can lead to cloud formation and precipitation.

A measurement determined by the wave lengths and sea conditions caused by the effect of wind, and by the movement of tree...

Occurs when centers of high pressure and/or low pressure set up over a region in such a way that they prevent other weather...

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

The state of the atmosphere when it contains the maximum amount of water vapor possible at a given temperature and pressure.

A type of low-altitude cloud that forms in uniform layers, often covering the entire sky and producing overcast conditions.

A term used to identify clouds with a base height below 6,000 feet in the observer's direction. Stratiform clouds consist...

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