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

Perhaps you have come across them, maybe you are seeing them for the first time. These clouds, known as wave clouds, resemble...

Particles such as pollen, grass seeds, or dust in the air that cause allergies and are transported by winds.

The mass of air surrounding the earth and bound to it more or less permanently by the earth's gravitational attraction.

A measurement determined by the wave lengths and sea conditions caused by the effect of wind, and by the movement of tree...

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

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 cold core low is a low-pressure system where the coldest temperatures are found near the center. These systems are often...

The branch of science dealing with the laws of motion of air or other gases.

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

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