Outdoor FunWeather 101

When does summer end? The calendar tells us one thing, but astronomy tells us something else. See how meteorologists officially determine the end of summer.

The Sainlogic SA1 weather station is an affordable solution for personal home weather reports.

Comparison of the SA1 Sainlogic weather station with Davis Vantage Vue. The SA1 is a great choice for amateur weather watchers seeking home weather reports!

What's perfect swimming weather? Check out what most people consider comfortable air temperatures and water temperatures for swimming -- then break out your goggles and snorkel!

Hearing loud booms outside? Probably an ice quake. Here's what you need to know about ice quakes & other things that can cause loud booms during the winter.

Live in the Great Plains or Pacific Northwest? You know about Chinook winds! Chinooks occur on the lee side of a mountain & cause dramatically warmer weather.

Road ice is dangerous not just during the winter but all year long! Here's how to drive on ice in 5 scenarios: snow, sleet, black ice, hail, and manmade ice

Is heat lightning real? Is there such a thing as heat lightning? See what heat lightning is, what causes it, and why you can't hear thunder from it.

Lightning kills 55% more Americans than tornadoes - which have a 41% death rate. Here are the simplest tips you should keep in mind during lightning.

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.