What is Blowing Snow?

A strong, downward wind caused by a localized column of air sinking rapidly, often resulting in damage similar to that caused...

Confluence refers to the area where two or more air streams or bodies of water meet and combine. In meteorology, it often...

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

Weather is the day-to-day meteorological conditions that happen in our atmosphere. Weather can change within minutes, which...

The large-scale movement of air that distributes heat and moisture around the Earth, influencing weather patterns and climatic...

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

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

Snow that rises to 8 feet or higher.

A thin, white cloud layer that is intertwined or separate, arranged in regular order, and does not cast a shadow.

An instrument used to measure the speed, force, and sometimes the direction of the wind. It can be cup or pressure tube anemometers....