What is Arctic High?

A narrow band of strong winds in the upper atmosphere, typically flowing from west to east and influencing weather patterns.

The amount of water vapor present in the air, which can affect comfort levels and weather conditions.

An instrument that continuously records atmospheric pressure over time. It uses a barometer to measure pressure and creates...

Convection is the vertical movement of air caused by temperature differences, where warm air rises and cool air sinks. It...

A weather watch means there is a risk of weather hazards in the near future, which could pose a threat to life/property....

A sudden and rapid flow of snow masses accumulated on the slopes of mountainous areas under the influence of gravity or a...

The scientific study of climate, focusing on the analysis of long-term weather patterns and trends over time.

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

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

Thermodynamic changes occurring within a system without any exchange of heat with the surroundings. In the atmosphere, changes...