What is Arctic High?

Local winds that blow from slopes to peaks as a result of the heating of the top slopes without being affected by general...

A prefix used in cloud nomenclature to describe middle-altitude clouds that form between 6,500 and 20,000 feet, such as altostratus...

A sudden and rapid flow of snow masses accumulated on the slopes of mountainous areas under the influence of gravity or a...

A tropical cyclone, also called a hurricane, is a severe tropical storm with wind speeds in excess of 74 mph. Known as a...

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

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

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

A strong wind typically ranging from 34 to 40 knots (39 to 46 miles per hour) and often associated with rough seas and stormy...

Bright and dark rays with changing colors and contrast in the sky. These rays become visible due to the reflection of atmospheric...

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