Dark blue cloudy sky

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 Us

Glossary

A thin, white cloud layer that is intertwined or separate, arranged in regular order, and does not cast a shadow.

The large-scale movement of air that distributes heat and moisture around the Earth, influencing weather patterns and climatic...

A cloud of irregular appearance, composed of irregular cloud fragments.

A weather system refers to the movement of warm and cold air across the globe, usually in a recurring pattern. Systems can...

A periodic warming of sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, significantly influencing global...

A middle cloud type within the B family in the international cloud classification. These clouds consist of water droplets...

Cloud condensation nuclei are tiny particles in the atmosphere, such as dust, salt, or pollutants, that provide surfaces...

A type of low-altitude cloud that forms in uniform layers, often covering the entire sky and producing overcast conditions.

The formation of fog when warm and moist air passes over a cool or cold surface or, conversely, when cold air passes over...

An instrument used to measure the speed, force, and sometimes the direction of the wind. It can be cup or pressure tube anemometers....