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 amount of water vapor present in the air, which can affect comfort levels and weather conditions.
A thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere near the Earth's surface, significantly reducing visibility.
A middle cloud type within the B family in the international cloud classification. These clouds consist of water droplets...
The branch of science dealing with the laws of motion of air or other gases.
The temperature at which air becomes saturated with moisture and water vapor begins to condense into liquid form, leading...
A type of cloud consisting mostly of small particles such as ice particles.
A weather front where two air masses meet but neither is strong enough to move the other, often resulting in prolonged periods...
A condition in which the stratification of the atmosphere depends on both air temperature and pressure, and where surfaces...
A bomb cyclone is a large mid-latitude storm that forms when a storm’s central pressure drops (i.e. “bombs out”), resulting...
A cold core high is a high-pressure system with cold air at its center. These systems are typically associated with clear...