What is Blowing Snow?

Cloud condensation nuclei are tiny particles in the atmosphere, such as dust, salt, or pollutants, that provide surfaces...

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

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

A distinct layer in a body of water where the temperature changes rapidly with depth, separating warmer surface water from...

Snow that rises to 8 feet or higher.

Conduction is the transfer of heat or electricity through a material without the material itself moving. This occurs when...

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

A fixed potential temperature line on adiabats, or the process of thermodynamic changes within a system without any exchange...

A blizzard is a storm that lasts 3 hours or more, with persistent winds/frequent gusts of 35 mph or more along with significant...

A weather watch means there is a risk of weather hazards in the near future, which could pose a threat to life/property....