The Longest & Shortest Days Of The Year – When They Occur And Why They Are Not The Coldest Or Hottest
Most readers will be familiar with the terms "summer and winter solstice." They refer to the longest & shortest days of a calendar year, respectively,...
Lightning Bolts – Defining Lightning, How It Occurs, And Its Impact On The Environment
Most readers have seen a lightning strike during a thunderstorm, either in person, online, or on a television screen. We examine this meteorological...
La Crosse Technology 308-1414B: The Best Budget Home Weather Station?
With my Ambient Weather WS-2902A Osprey now running smoothly for more than six months, I realized I needed a weather station in my study to keep an eye on my...
Chinook Winds – What They Are And How They Form
Chinook (or Föehn) winds are a relatively unfamiliar term for most readers, but they are simply variations of the same meteorological phenomenon known as the...
Defining Temperature Inversion And How It Affects The Weather
As many of us have experienced, atmosphere temperatures typically drop as altitude increases above the Earth's surface. During an event known as temperature...
Evaporation And Condensation – What They Are, Their Differences, And Their Impact On Weather Conditions
Several key processes are crucial for the formation of various weather conditions. Specifically, evaporation and condensation play a critical role in creating...
The Urban Heat Island – What It Is And How It Affects The Weather
It is normal for local weather conditions to vary from regional weather patterns. However, Urban Heat Island, commonly encountered in densely populated areas,...
El Niño And La Niña – What They Are, Their Differences, And How They Impact Global Weather And Climate Patterns
Two types of weather phenomena, known as El Niño and La Niña, are gaining increased attention due to their significant impact on global weather events. We...
The Effects Of Carbon Dioxide On Weather And Climate
Most readers will be familiar with carbon dioxide, mainly due to its negative association with Global Warming. We take a closer look at this gaseous substance...
The Galileo Thermometer – What It Is And How It Works
Today, meteorologists use a wide range of instruments to measure ambient air temperature. Centuries ago, much simpler and, at times, "interesting" devices...