We'll be discussing average first snowfall in this edition of weather tidbits. The date of the average first snowfall is heavily dictated by elevation and latitude. For the higher terrain from Montana through Wyoming and…
We'll be discussing cloud seeding in this edition of Weather Tidbits. Cloud seeding is a process that attempts to enhance precipitation from clouds. It can be a bit effective on a small scale, but not…
We'll be discussing why meteors burn when entering the Earth's atmosphere in this edition of Weather Tidbits. When meteors enter earth's atmosphere, they do so very fast at tens of thousands of miles. This causes…
We'll be discussing downed power line safety in this edition of Weather Tidbits. Power lines can be brought down by high-end wind events. If you see a downed power line on the street, you should stay…
We'll be discussing the weather's impact on fall foliage in this edition of Weather Tidbits. The loss of daylight is the number one cause of color change, though the weather has a secondary effect in…
We'll be discussing rapid intensification of tropical cyclones in this edition of Weather Tidbits. Rapid intensification refers to the quick strengthening of a tropical cyclone. Specifically, it's when there is at least a 35 mph…
We'll be discussing the approximate frost climatology on Delmarva in this edition of Weather Tidbits. Frost can form when above ground temperatures drop into the 30s on a clear, calm night. A general above ground…
We'll be discussing the weather folklore that says red in the morning, sailors take warning; red at night, sailor's delight in this edition of Weather Tidbits, and whether this has any merit. Most storms, but…
We'll be discussing mast years for oak trees in this edition of Weather Tidbits. If you have an oak tree in your yard, you may have noticed that some years the tree will drop more…
We'll be discussing the National Hurricane Center's forecast cone of uncertainty in this edition of Weather Tidbits. The cone of uncertainty represents the probable track of a tropical cyclone's center. The size of the cone…
We'll be discussing the difference between tropical and non-tropical cyclones in this edition of Weather Tidbits. The two cyclones have different structures. Tropical cyclones, like hurricanes, feature a warm core. At the center, subsidence, or…
We'll be discussing drought categories used in the drought monitor maps in this edition of Weather Tidbits. The drought monitor map is made from more than just precipitation deficits. It considers but are not limited…
We'll be discussing "corn sweat" in this edition of Weather Tidbits. Corn sweat is just a term referring to the process known as evapotranspiration. Evapotranspiration is the release of water vapor from plant leaves. All…
We'll be discussing how hurricanes can upwell water and thus cool the sea surface temperatures in this edition of Weather Tidbits. Hurricanes churn up the waters in a big way, especially if the hurricane is…
We'll be discussing the coriolis force in this edition of Weather Tidbits. The coriolis force is an apparent force that deflects the path of air or an object due to the rotation of the Earth.…
We'll be discussing the African Easterly Jet in this edition of Weather Tidbits. The African Easterly Jet is a part of the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone, and extends off of the west coast of Africa. The…
We'll be discussing the eyewall replacement cycle in this edition of Weather Tidbits. This is a process in which the existing eyewall in a hurricane is eroded and replaced with a new eyewall. This is…
