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

Jet streams are strong, fast-flowing air currents in the upper levels of the atmosphere. They form when warm air masses meet...

The amount of water vapor present in the air, which can affect comfort levels and weather conditions.

A weather front formed when a cold front overtakes a warm front, lifting the warm air off the ground and resulting in a mix...

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

A tropical cyclone, also called a hurricane, is a severe tropical storm with wind speeds in excess of 74 mph. Known as a...

A long, narrow region in the atmosphere that transport water vapor, like a river in the sky.

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

A small, intense downdraft that produces damaging winds at the surface, typically lasting a few minutes and often associated...

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

The formation of ice crystals on surfaces when the temperature drops below freezing, typically overnight, causing potential...