What is Air Mass?

A middle cloud type within the B family in the international cloud classification. These clouds consist of water droplets...

An instrument used to measure the speed, force, and sometimes the direction of the wind. It can be cup or pressure tube anemometers....

A mass of very cold, dry air that mostly originates over the Arctic Ocean.

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

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 thin, white cloud layer that is intertwined or separate, arranged in regular order, and does not cast a shadow.

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

The upward movement of air caused by a topographic barrier, such as a mountain, which can lead to cloud formation and precipitation.

Ball lightning appears during thunderstorms, taking the shape of glowing, electric orbs in the sky. It can appear in a variety...

A line on a weather map connecting points of equal atmospheric pressure, used to identify high and low-pressure systems.