What is Blowing Snow?

The state of the atmosphere when it contains the maximum amount of water vapor possible at a given temperature and pressure.

The reflectance rate of a surface, indicating the amount of electromagnetic radiation reflected from the surface. It depends...

A cold front is the leading edge of a cold air mass that replaces a warmer air mass. It is typically associated with sudden...

The mass of air surrounding the earth and bound to it more or less permanently by the earth's gravitational attraction.

Particles such as pollen, grass seeds, or dust in the air that cause allergies and are transported by winds.

A prefix used in cloud nomenclature to describe middle-altitude clouds that form between 6,500 and 20,000 feet, such as altostratus...

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

The amount of water vapor present in the air, which can affect comfort levels and weather conditions.

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

A sudden and rapid flow of snow masses accumulated on the slopes of mountainous areas under the influence of gravity or a...