What is Arctic Air?

A very cold high pressure that originates over the Arctic Ocean.

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

The amount of radiation, heat, or light passing through or flowing from a unit area of a surface.

A scale for estimating wind speed based on observed conditions of the sea or land. It ranges from 0 (calm) to 12 (hurricane)...

The formation of fog when warm and moist air passes over a cool or cold surface or, conversely, when cold air passes over...

The term used for turbulence occurring in the absence of clouds or cloud-like elements in the visible area. It is often observed...

The state of the atmosphere when it contains the maximum amount of water vapor possible at a given temperature and pressure.

Observation of the sky from the observer's location where there are no clouds, and there is no obstruction to visibility....

A line of severe thunderstorms that can form along or ahead of a cold front, often producing strong winds and heavy rain.

Air laden with sand and dust, common in areas devoid of permanent vegetation, especially deserts.