What is Cirriform?

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

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

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

A cold core high is a high-pressure system with cold air at its center. These systems are typically associated with clear...

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

A continental air mass is a large body of air that forms over land, characterized by dry conditions due to the lack of moisture...

The percentage of water vapor in the air relative to the maximum amount of water vapor the air can hold at a given temperature.

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

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

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