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.

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

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

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

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 expected rate of temperature decrease in an adiabatically rising air parcel when there is no heat exchange with the environment....

Considerable cloudiness refers to weather conditions where a large portion of the sky is covered with clouds, but some clear...

A condition in which the stratification of the atmosphere depends on both air temperature and pressure, and where surfaces...

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