What is Saturation?

The jet stream forming the boundary between tropical air and sub-tropical air, characterized by isothermal compression and...

A term used to identify clouds with a base height below 6,000 feet in the observer's direction. Stratiform clouds consist...

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

A condition in which the stratification of the atmosphere depends on both air temperature and pressure, and where surfaces...

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

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

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 cloud of irregular appearance, composed of irregular cloud fragments.

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