Outdoor FunWeather 101

Fair weather cumulus clouds form when the weather is stable & good. These puffy white clouds mean its safe to go out and enjoy the outdoors w/o the risk of bad weather

Is a sandstorm the same as a dust storm? How & where do sandstorms occur? What does all the sand that gets blown away during a sand storm go? Answers here!

Learn how to predict rain by looking for natural signs. Our guide shows you how to read the clouds and sky to tell if it's going to rain today.

Atmospheric rivers are narrow streams of moisture in the atmosphere that can cause prolonged periods of heavy rain or snow.

Pineapple Express is the whimsical, nontechnical name of one of the most famous atmospheric rivers on the planet! Everything you want to know

Bomb cyclones are rapidly intensifying storms that can cause great destruction.

Wondering what a bomb cyclone is and why you're hearing more about bomb cyclones these days? Everything you want to know about this winter weather storm phenomenon.

Space hurricanes are a kind of aurora borealis, or Northern Lights, that occur closer to the North Pole and pour huge amounts of electrons into the upper atmosphere of the Earth.

A space hurricane is a type of aurora borealis (Northern Lights). Space hurricanes are cyclone-like auroras in the sky. Here's everything you want to know!

Wave clouds are unique & rare cloud formations in the shape of breaking ocean waves as seen from the side. Here's why and how Kelvin-Helmholtz wave clouds form. (And the best places to see them!)

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!

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Anybody can study and enjoy meteorology. In fact, thousands of people are self-declared amateur meteorologists!

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.

Snow on Car

Here are the laws and states where it's illegal to drive with snow & ice on your car. Videos show the dangers + why you need a snow broom / windshield cover

What is the effect of climate change on fall colors? Does climate change mean no more autumn? Here's everything you want to know about climate change and fall foliage!

Why is Florida SO hot? Is it getting even hotter? Here's WHY Florida is hot ... from a meteorologist's viewpoint, based on the weather and climate.

Did you know it can snow when it's above freezing outside? See why this happens, the highest temperature for snow, and the temperature at which snow melts.

A derecho storm is similar to a tornado -- just as damaging, powerful, and deadly. Now see what makes a derecho wind storm different from a tornado!

Don't gamble on the weather! Weather insurance protects you from delays & cancellations due to rain, snow, temps, wind, event cancellations & travel delays.

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.

Have you noticed how different the 4 weather seasons are across the US? See when spring starts, when summer starts, when fall starts, when winter starts this year.