Planning a trip to see the Aurora Borealis? Watching nature’s amazing light show up close is an exciting and fun adventure for your bucket list! I have a few tips for planning your Northern Lights trip including — where you can see Aurora Borealis in the U.S. (the best cities & parks with an unobstructed view of the night sky), the best time of the year & time of the day to see the Northern Lights, and the best apps & sites to help you plan your Northern Lights trip.
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A Weather Enthusiast’s Best Tips For Finding Colorful Autumn Leaves Near You
Want the best chance of seeing colorful autumn leaves? Here are 4 fun, easy tips that help me find great fall foliage color every year!
What’s The Fall Weather Report? Find Out Here!
Want to get the latest fall outlook? Here’s where to find it, and how to make your own fall weather report.
Tell The Kids! NORAD Tracks Santa On Christmas Eve
Tell the kids: NORAD tracks Santa! Find out how you can join in the fun Christmas Eve and watch Santa deliver toys to children all over the world.
How The Jet Stream Influences Weather
The jet stream is one of the most key elements in determining our weather. Find out how the jet stream works, where it’s found in the atmosphere, and some of the very important roles it plays in driving our weather.
The Lowdown On Derechos: Strong, Powerful & Deadly Wind Storms
Derechos may be different from tornadoes, but they can be just as damaging, deadly, and powerful.
Weather Street: View The 3-Day Temperature Forecast All Across The U.S.
Getting a good temperature forecast is easy with this great online weather tool…
National Weather Service Satellite RadarOnline + NASA Satellite Photos
The National Weather Service satellite radar allows you to view cool images of the weather affecting your region. Plus, thanks to NASA satellite photos on the Internet, everybody now has the chance to understand more about our weather and take a look at some pretty cool images!
Make Your Own Forecasts With A Weather Model
A weather model is one of the most important tools in making a weather forecast. Now you can make your own weather forecasts using weather models from the National Weather Service!
How To Make Sense Of All Those Weather Symbols On Local Weather Maps
Knowing what all those weather symbols mean on your local weather map can be a piece of cake!
How Air Pressure Affects Your Weather
Air pressure is all around — and it affects our weather. Find out what high pressure and low pressure are and how they affect our weather in 2 very different ways.
The Amazing Life Of Ben Franklin: Weather Pioneer
You might know about Ben Franklin the inventor, but how about Ben Franklin — weather pioneer? Yes, Ben Franklin contributed many things to meteorology. His studies of weather patterns and other meteorological phenomena helped further our understanding of weather, with many of his theories and observations withstanding the test of time.
How Wind Direction, Speed, And Location Determine Wind Types & Wind Names
When we talk about wind, we are talking about more than just moving air. In fact, the wind direction, the wind speed, and where the wind occurs are all important things to understand when talking about wind.
Weather Widgets And Other Fun Tools For Your Blog
Following are some fun website tools to enhance your blog with weather trackers, weather widgets, and other weather gadgets. Want to show the local forecast on your blog? You’ll want one of these! Want to customize it too? Check here first.
Flying Through The Clouds: Skew-T Charts And Soundings Explained
It’s one thing to look up at the lcouds from the ground. It’s another to know how high those clouds are and how many layers of clouds are up there. You can figure that out with a quick glance at a cool weather chart called a SkewT.
Let it #[email protected]$% Snow!
Perspective is a funny thing! The ‘beauty’ of snow if very much a matter of perspective, and here’s a funny story highlighting that fact…
Weather Maps: Understanding Weather Symbols
Ever wonder what all of those numbers and symbols on weather maps mean? Here’s what you need to know and how to read a weather map…
Weather Radar: The Best Places To Track Storms On The Web
Do you want to track the big thunderstorms just like the pros? You can using the links found here!
Best Way To Stay On Top Of Local Weather Forecasts
Need a good local forecast? Planning a trip and need to know how to pack? Want to see some nice weather maps? This is your article!
I’m Dreaming Of A White Christmas…
What are the chances of a white Christmas at your house? Statistics and forecasts help us figure that out.
How Temperature & Humidity Affect High Pressure and Low Pressure
Do you know the differences between low pressure vs high pressure in terms of the weather? Here’s a detailed explanation of each…
Why Does The Wind Blow?
Wind blows because of differences in air pressure or pressure gradient. The bigger the gradient, the stronger the wind. Here’s more about why the wind blows…
