What is Orographic Lift?

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

The temperature at which air becomes saturated with moisture and water vapor begins to condense into liquid form, leading...

A cold core low is a low-pressure system where the coldest temperatures are found near the center. These systems are often...

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

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

The measure of the water vapor or moisture content in the air, expressed as the mass of water vapor per unit volume of air....

A very cold high pressure that originates over the Arctic Ocean.

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

The scientific study of climate, focusing on the analysis of long-term weather patterns and trends over time.

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