What is Blowing Snow?

A measurement determined by the wave lengths and sea conditions caused by the effect of wind, and by the movement of tree...

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

The formation of fog when warm and moist air passes over a cool or cold surface or, conversely, when cold air passes over...

A thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere near the Earth's surface, significantly reducing visibility.

A closed low, also known as a cut-off low, is a low-pressure system that is entirely isolated from the main atmospheric circulation...

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 polar vortex is a circulating mass of air in the atmosphere, typically found in polar regions. This rotating air mass occurs...

The trapping of heat in the Earth's atmosphere due to greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane, which allows...

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