Have you heard of thundersnow? Or, should I say... Have you heard thundersnow? Thunder snow is an alarming phenomena that occurs when lightning (which causes thunder) strikes during a snowstorm. Many people don't usually associate lightning with snowstorms -- which is not surprising. After all, thundersnow is relatively rare. … [Read more...]
Names Of Clouds – See What Different Types Of Clouds Look Like & What Those Cloud Formations Mean For The Weather
As you may have noticed, there are many different types of clouds. Some are high up in the sky, thin, and wispy. Others are large, puffier, and closer to the ground. There are some clouds that are blankety, appearing to cover most -- if not all -- of the sky. But what are the names of clouds? And what do they mean for the weather? … [Read more...]
Chemtrails & Cloud Seeding: The Scientific Reasons For Airplane Vapor Trails & Artificial Precipitation
It seems like people are talking a lot about chemtrails these days. Chemtrail: "a visible trail left in the sky by an aircraft and believed by some to consist of chemical or biological agents released as part of a covert operation." ~ Oxford Dictionary Most people usually also want to know what cloud seeding is and if the two concepts are related. Is any of the chemtrail conspiracy true? Just what is cloud seeding? And what else is going on up in the sky that we should know … [Read more...]
Free Online Weather Calculators To Convert Weather Terms And Numbers Into Meaningful Information
Need to convert degrees from Fahrenheit temperature to Celcius -- or vice versa? Are you looking for the Kelvin temperature? Wonder what the wind chill is outside? Or how close you are to lightning? The following online weather calculators are FREE! There are even some fun weather calculators in here -- like the Crickets Chirping Calculator. Did you know that you can tell the temperature by entering the number of cricket chirps you hear, and the season? Simply plug in the … [Read more...]
Nacreous Clouds & Polar Stratospheric Clouds Are The Mother Of Pearl Clouds
Perhaps one of the most beautiful -- and among the rarest -- of clouds in the sky are nacreous clouds or polar stratospheric clouds. Also called Mother of Pearl clouds, they are clouds that form in very cold regions of the northern latitudes. Mother of Pearl clouds form approximately 10 to 15 miles above ground in the lower stratosphere. Because the stratosphere has to be very cold for Mother of Pearl clouds to form, the regions of the Earth over which these clouds form must also be … [Read more...]
The Ozone Layer: What It Is & How The Ozone Layer Protects You
You've probably heard about the ozone layer -- maybe in the news, in an article, or perhaps you've even heard your local weatherperson mention it at one time or another. But what is the ozone layer? How does it protect you? What are we doing to protect the ozone layer? … [Read more...]
What’s The Difference Between Partly Cloudy & Partly Sunny?
Ever wonder what the difference is between the weather being partly cloudy versus partly sunny? While a lot of people have their own notions about what partly cloudy versus partly sunny means, there are some specific definitions from the National Weather Service: Partly Cloudy: About 30% to 70% of the sky is covered with clouds BUT usually refers to sky conditions at night. Partly Sunny: About 30% to 70% of the sky is covered with clouds BUT refers only to sky conditions in the … [Read more...]
Weather Warning: Take Cover! Hail Storms Can Damage Cars & Injure People
Hail storms are among the most dangerous types of weather phenomena. Dropping hard chunks of ice, hail storms have damaged cars and small buildings and have been known to injure animals and people. … [Read more...]
Avoid That Squall Line! It’ll Bring Rain, Lightning, Heavy Wind & Other Severe Weather
What's a squall line? You've probably seen plenty -- squall lines are long lines of severe weather that most often precede cold fronts. A squall line can approach from the horizon with a line of low-hanging, dark clouds. Squall lines often move very quickly. If you see one coming, be sure to take cover quickly. After all, squall lines are notorious for producing heavy rain, hail, high winds, lightning, and tornadoes. Check out this video of a powerful squall line: … [Read more...]
Ice Crystals Beautify The Sky With Sun Dogs, Halos, & Sun Pillars
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...]
