On some winter days you'll swear it's 50 below at your house.Come summer, though, you're standing outdoors and quite sure it's at least 110 in the shade. But are these record temperatures? Well, they might be record temperatures for your city, state, or... um... front yard. … [Read more...]
Ice crystals do a lot more than give cirrus clouds wispy tails. Ice crystals are responsible for some beautiful and colorful light shows in the sky. Sometimes (especially in the winter), you can look up in the sky near sunrise or sunset and see bands of color in the clouds. These bands of color are caused by ice crystals, which can bend light and create spectrums of color not unlike those seen in a rainbow. While the ice crystal displays are not rainbows, the colors can be just as … [Read more...]
If you're like many, sea surface temperatures may not be the first thing to come to mind when thinking about weather. However, sea surface temperatures are one of the most important elements to consider when talking about the weather. Why? Because sea surface temperatures (SSTs, for shorthand) play a vital role in controlling the kind of weather that we experience. Did you know that SSTs can even be a driving force behind such weather phenomena as hurricanes and winter … [Read more...]
Because floods can be caused by all kinds of weather situations, including: Hurricanes Severe storms Spring snow melts So, it's important to brush up your knowledge on a topic many of us must deal with at one time or another: flood cleanup. … [Read more...]
Are you ready to test your knowledge of the weather? It's time to flex your brain with these fun-but-challenging weather quiz tests. Some of these may just have you scratching your head! Air Pressure Quiz - 5 questions about air pressure as it pertains to the weather. Causes of Climate Change Quiz - Do you know what causes climate change? Climate Quiz - 6 questions to test your knowledge about weather and the climate. Clouds Quiz - 5 questions relating to clouds and cloud … [Read more...]
Winter brings more than long mornings of chipping ice off our windshields and shoveling our driveways and sidewalks (ugh!) -- winter brings many health issues. Some of the common winter weather health problems many of us experience are: Slipping and falling on ice Cold (and frostbitten) hands and feet Windburn … [Read more...]
I love walking in the winter after a fresh snowfall. The sights are marvelous, and often you can hear the crackling of frost as you make your way across the beautiful landscape. It reminds me of the song Walking in a Winter Wonderland. There are many beautiful snowscapes to be seen in winter. I thought I'd share some of my favorites with you here. … [Read more...]
Do you remember what some in the news media called the big snow blizzard that hit the Northeast in Febraury 2010?It was a snowicane.Of course, snowicane wasn't the only word that some commercial meteorologists were using to describe the big snow blizzard that brought high winds and blanketed the Northeast in snow. … [Read more...]
When snow falls, many of us like to build snowmen, throw snow balls, or make snow angels. But have you ever used snow paint to have fun in the snow? Snow paint is really easy to make. All you'll need to make your own snow paint is: Food coloring Water A spray bottle Simply add some drops of food coloring to the spray bottles; the number of drops depends on the type of color you want. Add some water to the spray bottle. Then head outside and start painting! Fun Snow … [Read more...]
When it’s cold outside, one of the best ways to stay busy indoors is to surf the web looking for good, entertaining stuff. Thankfully, YouTube and the millions of people keeping the site stocked with good videos have provided many funny winter videos to keep us laughing. These 5 funny winter videos cover a range of winter activities – or hazards! From the icy car pinball wrecks to the falling figure skaters and the bumbling sledders in between, these videos will have you laughing … [Read more...]
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