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What is Baroclinicity?

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

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Glossary

A deviation from the normal or expected value in atmospheric or climatic conditions, often used in meteorology to identify...

A very cold high pressure that originates over the Arctic Ocean.

The occurrence of storms resulting from the horizontal advection of cold air at high levels or the horizontal advection of...

A large, organized thunderstorm with a rotating updraft, often producing severe weather such as tornadoes, hail, and heavy...

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

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

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

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

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

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