Weather Tidbits: Why Wind Blows
This Weather Tidbits explains how the wind blows. The wind is moving air caused by a difference of air pressure in the atmosphere. The wind blows from high pressure to low…
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Weather Tidbits: Marine Alerts & the Beaufort Scale
This Weather Tidbits explores how the marine alerts of the National Weather Service are associated with the Beaufort Scale. The National Weather Service is responsible for issuing marine…
Weather Tidbits: Valentine's Day Climatology
This Weather Tidbits explores the climatology for Valentine's Day. The average high for the holiday is 48°, with an average low of 29°. The record high for Valentine's Day was a…
Weather Tidbits: Beaufort Scale at Sea
This Weather Tidbits explores each force of the Beaufort Scale at sea. The beaufort scale is an emperical measure that relates wind speed to observed conditions at sea or land…
Weather Tidbits: How Clouds Form
This Weather Tidbits explains how clouds form. The formation of a cloud begins when the heat of the sun beat down into the water. This starts the process of evaporation; where…
Weather Tidbits: Cold vs Warm Front
This Weather Tidbits explores how a cold front and warm front differ from each other. A front is a transition zone between two air masses. They're divided into four types;…
Weather Tidbits: Low vs High Pressure
This Weather Tidbits explains the differences between low and high pressure. A low pressure involves warm air rising; as air flows into the center but also blowing counterclockwise, which leads…
Weather Tidbits: Drought Monitor Classification
This Weather Tidbits explores the 5 classifications of the Drought Monitor. The Drought Monitor is a map that shows which parts of the United States are in drought. It's released every…
Weather Tidbits: Falling Iguanas & Cold Weather
This Weather Tidbits explains why iguanas fall from trees in cold weather. Iguanas are cold-blooded animals that can't produce their own body heat; that rely on the environment to regulate…
Weather Tidbits: Nor'easter Types
This Weather Tidbits explain what is a nor'easter and it's two types of formation. A nor'easter is a mid-latitude cyclone that develops or intensify off the eastern seaboard of North America; moves…
Weather Tidbits: Bombogenesis
This Weather Tidbits describes what the classifications are for bombogenesis. Bombogenesis can occur when warm ocean temperatures from the south and cold air from the north interact; producing a large temperature gradient, which…
Weather Tidbits: Polar Vortex
The polar vortex is explored in this Weather Tidbits. The polar vortex is a large area of cold air aloft in the stratosphere that typically spins above the poles. A strong jet…
Weather Tidbits: Ice Jam Formation
This Weather Tidbits describes how an ice jam is formed. Ice jams occur when warmer weather begins to break the ice apart; which will cause the ice flow to push downstream.…
Weather Tidbits: Winter Driving Tips
This Weather Tidbits explores ways on how to drive safely during the winter. Check your tires but make sure you have adequate tread on the tires and check your tire pressure.…
Weather Tidbits: Storm Drain Winter Clearing
This Weather Tidbits explains the importance of having a storm drain cleared of debris. Items such as leaves, sticks, trees and trash tend to be the main culprits for a…
Weather Tidbits: Snow Ratios
This Weather Tidbits explains snow ratios and how's it dependent on temperature. The wetness or dryness of snow depend on how much liquid content is within that falling snow; which is also…
Weather Tidbits: Winter Weather Tools
Do you know which tool works best when battling winter weather? Don't worry this Weather Tidbits got you covered. Just use an umbrella when flurries or drizzle are in play. Good…
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