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…
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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…
Weather Tidbits: Winter Pet Safety
This Weather Tidbits discusses how to keep your pets safe during the winter months. When indoor pets are involved, make sure to bring them inside but also keep them on a…
Weather Tidbits: Winterizing & Energy Saving Tips
This Weather Tidbits explains ways on how to winterize your home & tips on how to save money during the winter. You can winterize outside by checking your chimneys,…
Weather Tidbits: La Niña & Winter
This Weather Tidbits explores El Niño counterpart La Niña and its effect on the United States during the winter. Normally, trade winds (which blow east to west) push warm surface…
Weather Tidbits: El Niño & Winter
El Niño and its role on the United States in the winter are discussed in this Weather Tidbits. Normally, trade winds (which blow east to west) in the Tropics; push…
Weather Tidbits: Lake Effect Snow Formation
This Weather Tidbits explains how lake effect snow develops. The set up for lake effect snow involves warm water and cold land; in which the cold air moves over the…
Weather Tidbits: Average First Snowfall
This Weather Tidbits shows when the 1st snowfall occurs nationwide on average. The 1st recipients of snow are typically in the northern & central Rockies; along with the western Upper Peninsula…
Weather Tidbits: Advection Fog
This Weather Tidbits explores how advection fog is different than radiation fog. Two factors are involved when advection fog forms which are a cold land and warm, moist air. The warm, moist…
Weather Tidbits: Radiation Fog
This Weather Tidbits explains how radiation fog forms. Radiation fog develops on clear skies and calm winds which are associated with radiation cooling. The cooling leads to condensation in the air just…
Weather Tidbits: Overrunning
This Weather Tidbits explains the process of overrunning. Overrunning occurs when advancing warm air hits cold air already in place. The warm air is now forced upwards and overruns the denser, cold air;…
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