What is Blowing Snow?

The horizontal transport of any feature within the atmosphere due to the movement of air (wind). This includes phenomena...

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

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

Observation of the sky from the observer's location where there are no clouds, and there is no obstruction to visibility....

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

A strong wind typically ranging from 34 to 40 knots (39 to 46 miles per hour) and often associated with rough seas and stormy...

A continental air mass is a large body of air that forms over land, characterized by dry conditions due to the lack of moisture...

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