What is Blowing Snow?

A cold core low is a low-pressure system where the coldest temperatures are found near the center. These systems are often...

The lowest level of a given cloud or cloud layer in the atmosphere, relative to the observer's position above the ground.

The reflectance rate of a surface, indicating the amount of electromagnetic radiation reflected from the surface. It depends...

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

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

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

Considerable cloudiness refers to weather conditions where a large portion of the sky is covered with clouds, but some clear...

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

A narrow band of strong winds in the upper atmosphere, typically flowing from west to east and influencing weather patterns.

A rapidly rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground, capable of causing significant damage.