What is Broken Clouds?

The term used for semi-stationary high-pressure centers such as the Azores and North Pacific Highs, which occur in the narrow...

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

A line of severe thunderstorms that can form along or ahead of a cold front, often producing strong winds and heavy rain.

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

A storm characterized by the presence of lightning and its acoustic effect on the Earth's atmosphere known as thunder.

Thermodynamic changes occurring within a system without any exchange of heat with the surroundings. In the atmosphere, changes...

Local winds that blow from slopes to peaks as a result of the heating of the top slopes without being affected by general...

A deviation from the normal or expected value in atmospheric or climatic conditions, often used in meteorology to identify...

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

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