What is Air Mass?

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

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

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...

Frozen drizzle is a dangerous type of frozen rain. It’s a light rain that falls in very fine drops, which freezes on contact...

Snow that rises to 8 feet or higher.

The formation of ice crystals on surfaces when the temperature drops below freezing, typically overnight, causing potential...

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

Cloud or rain droplets containing pollutants, such as oxides of sulfur and nitrogen, to make them acidic.

The amount of water vapor present in the air, which can affect comfort levels and weather conditions.