

The Science Behind Weather Balloons
Weather balloons contain sondes which are important instruments used to improve weather forecasts by collecting data about the...


The Science Behind the Summer Solstice
For the year of 2017, the Summer Solstice will occur on Wednesday, June 21st at 12:24AM EDT. The Summer Soltice is the transition from...


The Science Behind Atmospheric Blocking
Atmospheric blocking can happen anytime of the year, and in short it keeps weather patterns the same for an extended period, from a few...


The Science Behind the Spring Equinox
It's the first week of spring! Meteorological spring began back on March 1st, but now astronomical spring begins at 6:28AM EDT Monday,...


Thoughts on Winter Storm Stella
Winter Storm Stella was definitely a difficult storm to forecast. I want to begin by stating that I hope you understand how challenging...


The Science Behind Measuring Snow
I'm sure most of you think that measuring snow is as simply as sticking a ruler or meter stick anywhere in the ground and recording that...


The Science Behind the Winter Solstice
The first day of astronomical winter begins Wednesday at 5:44AM. If you recall back on December 1st, that was the first day of...


The Science Behind the Polar Vortex
As we get into the season of winter, the term, polar vortex, often gets mentioned when it gets cold. The polar vortex is around all year...


Next Generation of Weather Satellites Launches Saturday
A brand new satellite it's going to make it's debut in space this Saturday, November 19th as it launches from Cape Canaveral, FL at...


The Science Behind Lake-Effect Snow
Lake-effect snow is a common occurrence in the colder months around the Great Lakes in the United States. Lake effect snow typically...