Posted on June 3, 2024 (Updated on July 12, 2025)
The Curious Case of High Altitude Cities and Their Elevated Atmospheric Pressures
Weather & ForecastsThe Curious Case of High-Altitude Cities: Why the Air Up There is a Whole Different Story Atmospheric pressure. It’s one of those things most of us don’t give a second thought to, right? But if you live way up in the mountains, in a city clinging to the sky, it’s a different ballgame. It’s not
Posted on June 3, 2024 (Updated on July 12, 2025)
What’s the difference between snow cover and fractional snow cover?
Weather & ForecastsSnow Cover vs. Fractional Snow Cover: What’s the Real Difference? We all know snow cover, right? It’s that cozy blanket of white that transforms the landscape in winter. It’s beautiful, sure, but it’s also a seriously important player in our planet’s climate, our water supply, and even the health of ecosystems. But here’s where things
Posted on June 3, 2024 (Updated on July 12, 2025)
The Complex Dance of Contrails: Understanding Divergence and Convergence
Weather & ForecastsThe Complex Dance of Contrails: Understanding Divergence and Convergence Ever look up and see those white streaks trailing behind jets? Those aren’t just pretty sky doodles; they’re contrails, and they’re a fascinating mix of atmospheric science and what comes out of a jet engine. The way they behave, especially when they spread out or seem
Posted on June 3, 2024 (Updated on July 12, 2025)
Uncovering the Power Dynamics: Understanding the Relationship Between Tornado Size and Intensity
Weather & ForecastsTornadoes: When Size and Fury Collide Tornadoes. Just the word conjures up images of nature’s raw power, doesn’t it? They’re terrifying, awe-inspiring, and something we need to understand better if we want to stay safe. We often talk about how strong a tornado is, but its size matters too. Let’s dig into how these two
Posted on June 3, 2024 (Updated on July 12, 2025)
Exploring the Atmospheric Tides: Similarities and Differences with Ocean Tides
Weather & ForecastsThe Atmosphere’s Hidden Rhythms: It’s Not Just the Ocean That Has Tides! We all know about ocean tides, right? The way the sea swells and recedes, shaping our coastlines and dictating when we can hit the beach. But guess what? The ocean isn’t the only thing on our planet that experiences this rhythmic dance. Believe
Posted on June 3, 2024 (Updated on July 12, 2025)
Why does relative humidity seem to correlate with high temperature (at least where I live)?
Weather & ForecastsThat Sticky Feeling: Why Does Humidity Always Seem to Spike with the Heat? Ever notice how those sweltering days always seem to come with that thick, heavy air? You know, the kind where you step outside and instantly feel like you’re swimming? It’s not just your imagination. There’s a reason why high temperatures often feel