What is Arctic High?

An elongated area of relatively low atmospheric pressure, often associated with unsettled weather conditions like storms...

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

CONQ is a meteorological abbreviation for significant convection observed in a specific area, often indicating unstable atmospheric...

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

A sudden electrostatic discharge during a thunderstorm between electrically charged regions of a cloud, between clouds, or...

A condition in which the stratification of the atmosphere depends on both air temperature and pressure, and where surfaces...

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...

A bomb cyclone is a large mid-latitude storm that forms when a storm’s central pressure drops (i.e. “bombs out”), resulting...

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