What is Orographic Lift?

The percentage of water vapor in the air relative to the maximum amount of water vapor the air can hold at a given temperature.

Occurs when centers of high pressure and/or low pressure set up over a region in such a way that they prevent other weather...

A fixed potential temperature line on adiabats, or the process of thermodynamic changes within a system without any exchange...

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

Frozen drizzle is a dangerous type of frozen rain. It’s a light rain that falls in very fine drops, which freezes on contact...

A body that has the property of absorbing all electromagnetic radiation falling on it, and therefore is the theoretical body...

Snow that rises to 8 feet or higher.

Ball lightning appears during thunderstorms, taking the shape of glowing, electric orbs in the sky. It can appear in a variety...

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

Convection is the vertical movement of air caused by temperature differences, where warm air rises and cool air sinks. It...