What is Arctic Air?

Meteorology is the scientific study of the atmosphere and weather processes. It involves observing, analyzing, and forecasting...

A cold front is the leading edge of a cold air mass that replaces a warmer air mass. It is typically associated with sudden...

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

A polar vortex is a circulating mass of air in the atmosphere, typically found in polar regions. This rotating air mass occurs...

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

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

Thermodynamic changes occurring within a system without any exchange of heat with the surroundings. In the atmosphere, changes...

Precipitation in the form of small balls or lumps of ice that form in thunderstorm updrafts and fall to the ground.

A small, intense downdraft that produces damaging winds at the surface, typically lasting a few minutes and often associated...

Large, fluffy white clouds with flat bases, typically indicating fair weather, though they can develop into storm clouds...