Posted on June 6, 2024 (Updated on July 12, 2025)
Temporal Evolution of Thermally-Driven Bubbles in WRF Model Simulations
Weather & ForecastsThermally-Driven Bubbles in WRF: Watching Weather Take Shape Ever wonder what really kicks off a thunderstorm? Or how those puffy cumulus clouds get their start? A lot of it boils down to something called thermally-driven bubbles – think of them as invisible blobs of warm air that rise like hot air balloons, and they’re a
Posted on June 5, 2024 (Updated on July 12, 2025)
Assessing the Horizontal Alignment of Atmospheric Ice Plates
Weather & ForecastsDecoding the Dance of Ice Crystals: Why Horizontal Alignment Matters Ever looked up at a cirrus cloud and wondered what secrets it holds? Those wispy veils aren’t just pretty; they’re packed with tiny hexagonal ice crystals, and how those crystals are oriented – specifically, whether they’re lined up horizontally – has a surprisingly big impact
Posted on June 5, 2024 (Updated on July 12, 2025)
Defining Wind Gusts: Understanding Sudden Spikes in Wind Speed
Weather & ForecastsDefining Wind Gusts: Understanding Sudden Spikes in Wind Speed We all know wind, right? It’s that thing that messes up your hair and sometimes slams the door shut. But have you ever been caught off guard by a sudden, powerful burst of wind that almost knocks you off your feet? That, my friend, is a
Posted on June 5, 2024 (Updated on July 12, 2025)
Exploring the Relationship Between Elevation and Mean Sea Level Pressure: Interpolation Techniques
Weather & ForecastsExploring the Ups and Downs: Elevation, Air Pressure, and How We Map It Ever felt that pressure in your ears as you drive up a mountain? That’s atmospheric pressure at work, folks! It’s basically the weight of the air pressing down on you, and it’s a big deal in weather forecasting and even how planes
Posted on June 4, 2024 (Updated on July 12, 2025)
The Ethereal Dance: Capturing Sprites in the Nighttime Sky
Weather & ForecastsChasing Ghosts in the Sky: My Obsession with Sprites Okay, let’s talk about something truly wild: sprites. Not the fizzy drink, mind you, but these crazy bursts of light that dance way, way up above thunderstorms. We’re talking 50 to 90 kilometers high – practically the edge of space! Forget about lightning striking down; sprites
Posted on June 4, 2024 (Updated on July 12, 2025)
Is there a name for these “pouring” clouds?
Weather & ForecastsDecoding “Pouring” Clouds: More Than Just Rain Ever glance up at the sky and see a cloud formation that looks like it’s cascading, almost “pouring” out? It’s a pretty awesome sight, right? While there’s no single, official name for every cloud that looks this way, several cool things can be happening to create these dramatic