Precipitation Is On The Way… Will It Be Rain, Snow, Sleet Or Hail?
Ever wonder why we get freezing rain instead of snow? Here's a look at the simple explanation behind winter's most dangerous form of precipitation: ice!
Articles for author: Weatherman Tim
Fun Facts About The Dog Days Of Summer
The Dog Days of Summer are legendary, traditional, educational... and hot!
Summer Solstice & Winter Solstice: The First Day Of Winter & First Day Of Summer Explained
We usually think of summer as that time between Memorial Day at the end of May and Labor Day in the beginning of September. Officially, that's not really the case though. Here's more about 'the first day of summer'... and for that matter, 'the first day of winter'. We'll try to make sense of what's going on during summer solstice and winter solstice.
How To Explain A Hurricane To Kids: 4 Great Resources That Help Kids Understand Hurricanes
Big storms like hurricanes are really tough to explain to kids. Here are some great websites which help kids learn about hurricanes, including hurricane safety and hurricane preparedness.
Cumulus Cloud Speak: What Are The Colors & Size Of Clouds Telling Us?
Here are 3 examples where the color of a cloud, combined with the thickness of that cloud, can give you some idea of what's going on weather-wise in the skies behind it. These are scattered cumulus clouds, towering cumulus clouds, and scattered cumulus clouds.
Global Warming: The Untold Story
Climate Change is happening, but is it our fault? A recent conference in New York City sought to answer that question. But, the conference was largely ignored by the major media outlets. Why?
Flying Through The Clouds: Skew-T Charts And Soundings Explained
It's one thing to look up at the lcouds from the ground. It's another to know how high those clouds are and how many layers of clouds are up there. You can figure that out with a quick glance at a cool weather chart called a SkewT.
Rain Gauges: A Guide To The Best Rain Gauges On The Internet
Are you looking for a good and affordable rain gauge. Here's a look at some of the gauges available here on the web.
Let it #$@$% Snow!
Perspective is a funny thing! The 'beauty' of snow if very much a matter of perspective, and here's a funny story highlighting that fact...
Weather Maps: Understanding Weather Symbols
Ever wonder what all of those numbers and symbols on weather maps mean? Here's what you need to know and how to read a weather map...
