What is Arctic High?

A storm characterized by the presence of lightning and its acoustic effect on the Earth's atmosphere known as thunder.

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

A middle cloud type within the B family in the international cloud classification. These are shaded clouds that can be white...

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

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

Nor'easter is a meteorological event commonly observed in the Northeastern United States and typically occurs during the...

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

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

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

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