Weather Tidbits: Winter Driving Safety
We'll be discussing winter driving safety in this edition of Weather Tidbits. When it comes to driving in the cold and snow, there are a few factors to think about when regarding safety. First, check…
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Weather Tidbits: Average First Snow Climatology
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…
Weather Tidbits: Cloud Seeding
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…
Weather Tidbits: Why Meteors Burn in Earth's Atmosphere
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…
Weather Tidbits: Downed Power Line Safety Tips
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…
Weather Tidbits: Weather's Impact on Fall Foliage
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…
Weather Tidbits: Rapid Intensification
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…
Weather Tidbits: Frost Climatology on Delmarva
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…
Weather Tidbits: Red in Morning, Sailors Take Warning; Red at Night, Sailor's Delight
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…
Weather Tidbits: Mast Years For Oak Trees
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…
Weather Tidbits: The Forecast Cone of Uncertainty
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…
Weather Tidbits: Tropical vs Non-Tropical Cyclones
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…
Weather Tidbits: Drought Categories
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…
Weather Tidbits: What is "Corn Sweat"?
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…
Weather Tidbits: Relationship Between Hurricanes & Upwelling
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…
Weather Tidbits: The Coriolis Force
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.…
Weather Tidbits: African Easterly Jet
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…
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