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.
Schedule a Demo Today
A new era is starting with fundamentally new forecasting with unprecedented precision!
Contact UsGlossary
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 term 'cloudy' refers to weather conditions characterized by a significant amount of cloud cover in the sky. This may...
The percentage of water vapor in the air relative to the maximum amount of water vapor the air can hold at a given temperature.
The process by which a solid changes directly into a gas without first becoming a liquid, such as ice turning into water...
Air laden with sand and dust, common in areas devoid of permanent vegetation, especially deserts.
A very cold high pressure that originates over the Arctic Ocean.
Particles such as pollen, grass seeds, or dust in the air that cause allergies and are transported by winds.
The lowest level of a given cloud or cloud layer in the atmosphere, relative to the observer's position above the ground.
A body that has the property of absorbing all electromagnetic radiation falling on it, and therefore is the theoretical body...
A large body of air having similar horizontal temperature and moisture characteristics.