Introduction Measuring snowfall is very important. Thousands of snow enthusiasts come out every year to see their surroundings turn into a ‘white heaven’ of winter. It’s even more fun in knowing the amount of accumulated snow that gathers in your area each year, but arriving at the right or official measurement is not always as Read More
Understanding the concept of meteorology and meteorologist Meteorology has to do with atmospheric science that studies various factors that affect the environment. It has to do with changes in the physical characteristics that make up the earth. What is a meteorologist? A meteorologist is someone who studies, observes, reports and forecast weather conditions. As a Read More
Thinking about Hiking? Hiking in Whatever Season Whether you hike in the Summer, Spring, Fall or Winter you need to have the right gear. What if you sprained your ankle? Or got an animal bite? Being prepared is absolutely essential. Hiking in the Summertime you have to think of the heat, insects, fires, lack of Read More
Arctic Freeze Ahoy! What is a Bomb Cyclone? A bomb cyclone is very rare and a cocktail of three things Meteorologists look for. First is a warm front of tropical moisture from the Caribbean. Second, a sub-zero air mass coming from the artic. Third, cyclone force winds. We know that a cyclone has strong winds rotating. Read More
Why do we need a weather map? What the Eye’s See A weather map is used to show differences in temperature, show what weather anomalies are happening and to help with forecasting. What if a meteorologist just told you about the weather? It wouldn’t help with understanding what is happening with the weather. People need Read More
What is the atmosphere? Looking to the stars The atmosphere has been a curiosity since the beginning of time. Looking at the clouds and seeing them form to all sorts of shapes and sizes, is a relaxing pass time. As children and at times as adults, looking at the different shapes as they lay on Read More