What is Blowing Snow?

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

A drainage wind that flows downhill due to gravity, often associated with cold air descending from elevated regions.

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

Occurs when centers of high pressure and/or low pressure set up over a region in such a way that they prevent other weather...

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

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 large body of air having similar horizontal temperature and moisture characteristics.

The branch of science dealing with the laws of motion of air or other gases.

A weather system refers to the movement of warm and cold air across the globe, usually in a recurring pattern. Systems can...

A middle cloud type within the B family in the international cloud classification. These are shaded clouds that can be white...