What is Blowing Snow?

A strong, downward wind caused by a localized column of air sinking rapidly, often resulting in damage similar to that caused...

Indicates the amount of water the soil can absorb/retain through percolation. This capacity is around 7% in sandy soil and...

Weather is the day-to-day meteorological conditions that happen in our atmosphere. Weather can change within minutes, which...

A tropical cyclone with sustained winds of at least 74 miles per hour, characterized by a central eye, strong winds, and...

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

An instrument that continuously records atmospheric pressure over time. It uses a barometer to measure pressure and creates...

A term used to identify clouds with a base height below 6,000 feet in the observer's direction. Stratiform clouds consist...

Occurs when centers of high pressure and/or low pressure set up over a region in such a way that they prevent other weather...

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

Coastal flooding occurs when water from the ocean, sea, or large lakes inundates land areas along the coast, usually due...