What is Orographic Lift?
The upward movement of air caused by a topographic barrier, such as a mountain, which can lead to cloud formation and precipitation.
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Snow that rises to 8 feet or higher.
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 long, narrow region in the atmosphere that transport water vapor, like a river in the sky.
Although it is also used for light winds, it is the general name given to the daily cyclical winds that occur mostly between...
The names given to the winds blowing from the four cardinal directions (north, east, south, and west - N, E, S, W) on a compass.
A line of severe thunderstorms that can form along or ahead of a cold front, often producing strong winds and heavy rain.
Perhaps you have come across them, maybe you are seeing them for the first time. These clouds, known as wave clouds, resemble...
The lowest level of a given cloud or cloud layer in the atmosphere, relative to the observer's position above the ground.
The formation of fog when warm and moist air passes over a cool or cold surface or, conversely, when cold air passes over...
Confluence refers to the area where two or more air streams or bodies of water meet and combine. In meteorology, it often...