Getting a weather forecast that is accurate to 9 days out can be difficult. Getting a 6-month or year-long weather forecast leaves even more room for error. Yet, meteorologists are trying to make these types of long range weather forecasts and predictions anyhow.
Kids Can Control The Weather With This Interactive Weather Maker
Scholastic — the major children’s book publisher — is offering kids a chance to control the weather with their new interactive weather maker online. It’s fun for kids of all ages!
Fun Weather Coloring Pages For Kids… They’re Free!
These weather coloring books for kids will give your youngster many hours of great weather fun, as well as a good introduction to the world of meteorology.
Tips For Watching The Next Meteor Shower
Watching a meteor shower is one of the most exciting and even awe-inspiring celestial events to watch. Meteors can almost always be seen streaking across the sky somewhere. They happen rather frequently. Here’s when to see the next meteor shower.
When Is The Next Ice Age Going To Happen?
Some scientists believe that another Ice Age will happen again someday in the future. However, miniature ice ages — or short periods of cooling — can occur due to natural events like volcanoes.
Cold Fronts – Facts About The Winds, Temperatures & Weather Changes Due To A Cold Front
A cold front is a boundary area between warm air and cooler air. See how the wind changes, temperature changes, and weather changes overall during a cold front.
Make Snow: See How To Turn Boiling Water Into Ice Crystals Instantly!
Did you know you can turn hot, boiling water into ice crystals in a matter of 1 or 2 seconds? It’s true! You have got to check out this amazing video and see for yourself how neat this is!
Tips For Viewing Sun Dogs – No, They’re Not Rainbows!
If you see a prism effect of colors in the sky, is it a rainbow, a sundog, or a parhelion? Here’s how to tell the difference, plus tips for viewing sun dogs in the sky.
Storm Clouds: 3 States Of Water In Clouds & How They Are Seen In The Weather
See the role that the 3 water states — solid, liquid, and gas — play in weather and meteorology. Plus, see what storm clouds are like and what the sizes and colors of the clouds in the sky can tell us.
Snow Fences Prevent Snow From Piling Up Around Your Home
A snow fence can actually force snow drifts to form someplace else — keeping your driveway, car, or house free of a snow drift. Here’s what you need to know about snow fencing.
Arctic News & Global Warming Updates: Arctic Melting Continues
The NOAA reports the Arctic ice cap continues to see melting, rising temperatures, and a thawing future. How does this affect the public’s outlook on global warming?
El Nino And Its Effects On Global Weather Patterns
El Nino is a weather pattern which usually peaks during the winter months of the northern hemisphere. This weather pattern involves interaction between the ocean and the atmosphere, resulting in warmer waters in major areas of the Pacific Ocean. When that happens, global weather patterns will be affected.
Snow Facts And Fun Things To Do With Kids In The Winter
Some snow trivia for you. Plus, some fun things to do with the kids to enjoy the wintry weather.
Old Ship Logs Reveal Past Climate And Weather
Old ship logs give us a glimpse of our climate’s past. Of course, any look back at the changes our world climate has undergone over hundreds of years is going to spark a debate about global warming.
What Is An Indian Summer?
While Indian Summer is not the formal name of any time of year, it is a commonly used expression that describes the sunny, warm days of fall after the color of the leaves start to change and after a frost, but before any snowfall has occurred. See when Indian Summers occur, where they occur, and what they signify.
Hurricane Hugo’s Impact: 20 Years Later
Looking back at the true impact of Hurricane Hugo… the damage and destruction 20 years later.
4 Fun Fall Activities For Kids & Ways To Enjoy The Autumn Weather With Your Children
Along with the fun you and your kids will have studying fall colors, recording the weather, and trying to guess what Mother Nature may bring next… your kids may also have the foundation of a blue-ribbon winning science project for the next school fair!
Can We Feel The Weather In Our Bones?
Can the weather cause aches and pains and change how we feel? Some believe so.
What You REALLY Need To Know About Sunblock And Sunscreen
Find out more about the two types of sunblock, what SPF ratings really mean, and what the difference is between sunblock and sunscreen.
5 Hurricane Categories & The Types Of Damage That Can Result
Here’s some fascinating information about the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale, how it works, and what the 5 main categories of hurricanes consist of…
Fall Foliage Report: Tips For Tracking The Fall Colors
Perhaps you’re wondering how the weather affects fall colors and how foliage actually changes colors in the fall. Here are some tips.
How Hurricanes And Typhoons Form
Learn how hurricanes and typhoons form and what you should do if one threatens your area.
How To Get The BEST Local Weather Forecast, Plus How To Do Your Own Weather Forecasting
Here’s how to get a good local weather forecast. It works for me! Plus, tips for forecasting weather yourself… it’s fun!
How To Throw A Rain Party – Simple & Fun Rain Play For Kids!
A Rain Party is Mother Nature’s water park — and it is quite a bit cheaper than going to an actual water park. As long as lightning is absent, cold weather is far away, and your yard can accomodate little feet jumping, dancing, and playing in the rain, a Rain Party just might be the thing to cool off your kids on a hot, summer afternoon!
