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Learning about the weather can be super fun! This section includes everything from weather myths & mysteries to fun things you can do (indoors AND outside) to learn more about — and interact with — the weather!

Is It Warm Enough To Swim Yet? Tips On What’s Good Swimming Weather

What's the best weather for swimming? Learn the minimum air and water temperature.

How To Build A Snow House Or Snow Fort With Kids

A snow house is made very similar to an igloo, except it is rectangular and doesn't include a roof. Last year, we made 2 snow houses which became castles and forts that all of the kids in the neighborhood enjoyed playing in.

The BEST Funny Weatherman Videos & Bloopers From Live TV

All the BEST hilarious videos of wacky weathermen who pushed the limits of what's appropriate to be seen (& heard) on Live TV while discussing the weather!

Debunking the Chemtrail Myth: An Explanation of Contrails & Cloud Seeding

Wondering what cloud seeding is? Learn how this weather modification technique works and how it differs from the chemtrail conspiracy theory.

Sun Halos Explained: What Causes A Sun Halo? What Does This Rare Phenomenon Mean?

Have you ever seen a sun halo? They're actually quite rare. See what causes a sun halo, the shapes that sun halos take on, and what a sun halo really means.

Is A Partial Solar Eclipse Worth Seeing? Worth Traveling For?

Total vs Partial Solar Eclipse: The difference between total and partial solar eclipses. Is a partial solar eclipse worth seeing? Worth traveling for? (YES)

Capture the Magic of Winter: How to Save Snowflakes

Now you can bring your snowflakes inside, thanks to this clever little trick! See how to save snowflakes for 10 years or more with these instructions.

7 Tips & Tricks To Make It Snow (Have You Tried Any Of These?)

None of these 7 tricks are necessarily scientific, but they certainly are fun to try. Who knows? They might really help make it snow! Plus, 8 fun things to do in the snow with kids.

Tips For Planning A Northern Lights Trip: When & Where To See Aurora Borealis In The USA (Besides Alaska)

Everything you need to plan a Northern Lights trip - where to see Aurora Borealis in the US, best time of year & time of day to see the Northern Lights, and best apps & sites to stay up-to-date with the Aurora Borealis lights near you.

Weather-Related Halloween Costumes You Can Make Yourself (…More Than 50 Unique Ideas!)

Fun DIY Halloween costume ideas for a weatherman (or a weatherman wannabee). Simple Weather costume ideas for kids & adults with photos & tutorials to make weather costumes yourself.

Kids Snow Activities: Winter Snow Games & Other Fun Things To Do In The Snow With Kids

Fun snow activities to enjoy with your kids! See how to make colorful snow art, fun snow sculptures, a backyard skating rink, and lots of other fun winter snow games to play with kids.

Tips For Safely Watching A Solar Eclipse – Here’s How To View A Solar Eclipse Without Hurting Your Eyes

See the ONLY time it's safe to view a solar eclipse with your naked eyes, 4 things to look for when buying eclipse glasses, and how to make a pinhole viewer.

Weather Question: What’s It Like Being A Meteorologist? Go Behind The Scenes At TV Weather Stations

Thinking of becoming meteorologist one day? Behind-the-scenes tours of TV weather stations + Tips to help you become a meteorologist or weather person.

Ready For The 2017 Total Solar Eclipse? Here’s When, Where & How You Can See It!

The Great American Solar Eclipse (2017 total solar eclipse) is August 21, 2017 in 12 states. Here's a map, best places to view it, how to safely watch it, when future solar eclipses will occur.

Have You Experienced Any Of These 8 Weird Winter Weather Phenomena? (Amazing Videos!)

Winter weather can do strange things - like cause extreme blizzards, snow tornadoes, and even weird icy formations. Don't believe me? Check out these videos!

Celebrate Spring Weather… 5 Springtime Phenomena You Must See!

Spring weather brings all kinds of amazing sights, including blooming flowers and baby animals. Find out what else spring has in store for nature lovers!

Here’s Proof That Food And Weather Go Hand In Hand: 4 Little-Known Facts About Bad Weather & Food

What's the Waffle House Index? Why do we rush to buy milk & eggs before a storm? How do restaurants fare during bad weather? How is Wawa helping first responders?

What Is Space Junk? Where Does Orbital Debris Come From? Here Are Some Out-Of-The-World Answers

Space junk has been gathering in orbit since humans launched the first satellite in 1957. Today, there's more orbital debris than you'd imagine. Here's why.