What is Alto?
A prefix used in cloud nomenclature to describe middle-altitude clouds that form between 6,500 and 20,000 feet, such as altostratus and altocumulus. These clouds are often associated with changing weather patterns.
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The heating of the Earth by the sun causes daily changes in both the direction and speed of the wind. During the day, ground...
The mass of air surrounding the earth and bound to it more or less permanently by the earth's gravitational attraction.
Particles such as pollen, grass seeds, or dust in the air that cause allergies and are transported by winds.
Local winds that blow from slopes to peaks as a result of the heating of the top slopes without being affected by general...
A weather front formed when a cold front overtakes a warm front, lifting the warm air off the ground and resulting in a mix...
A tropical cyclone, also called a hurricane, is a severe tropical storm with wind speeds in excess of 74 mph. Known as a...
Anticyclones are areas of high atmospheric pressure that bring hot, dry weather in the summer and cold fronts in the winter.
Large, fluffy white clouds with flat bases, typically indicating fair weather, though they can develop into storm clouds...
Convection is the vertical movement of air caused by temperature differences, where warm air rises and cool air sinks. It...
The amount of water vapor present in the air, which can affect comfort levels and weather conditions.