What is Circulation?

The expected rate of temperature decrease in an adiabatically rising air parcel when there is no heat exchange with the environment....

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

Ice forms on the surface of highways in a very thin layer that is difficult to distinguish from the color of the asphalt...

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

The term used for turbulence occurring in the absence of clouds or cloud-like elements in the visible area. It is often observed...

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

Condensation is the process by which water vapor in the air cools and changes into liquid water. This process is crucial...

A scale for estimating wind speed based on observed conditions of the sea or land. It ranges from 0 (calm) to 12 (hurricane)...

A cold core high is a high-pressure system with cold air at its center. These systems are typically associated with clear...

A blizzard is a storm that lasts 3 hours or more, with persistent winds/frequent gusts of 35 mph or more along with significant...