Articles related to "Precipitation"
Doppler Radar Weather Forecasting
Since the 1940s, meteorologists have used Doppler radar to detect storm intensity and movement, predict precipitation amounts and help give weather warnings and alerts.
doppler radar precipitation detection • national weather service • meteorologist use doppler radar • weather surveillance 1988 • electromagnetic radio waves antenna
Since the 1940s, meteorologists have used Doppler radar to detect storm intensity and movement, predict precipitation amounts and help give weather warnings and alerts.
doppler radar precipitation detection • national weather service • meteorologist use doppler radar • weather surveillance 1988 • electromagnetic radio waves antenna
Forecasting Precipitation Types
Meteorologists use weather balloon sounding data from the National Weather Service to forecast precipitation such as freezing rain, sleet, snow, hail and rain.
forecasting precipitation • weather balloon soundings • national weather service • freezing rain ice storm • hail produced by thunderstorms
Meteorologists use weather balloon sounding data from the National Weather Service to forecast precipitation such as freezing rain, sleet, snow, hail and rain.
forecasting precipitation • weather balloon soundings • national weather service • freezing rain ice storm • hail produced by thunderstorms
Fizzling Rocks! - A Study on Acid Precipitation
Acid rain is a serious environmental problem that affects both natural ecosystems and man-made structures. What is an acid? How do different types of materials react? Another practical, easy-to-do experiment can be found in this article.
lesson plan • science • education • acid rain • ecology
Acid rain is a serious environmental problem that affects both natural ecosystems and man-made structures. What is an acid? How do different types of materials react? Another practical, easy-to-do experiment can be found in this article.
lesson plan • science • education • acid rain • ecology
Minnesota Weather by Month
The weather in Minnesota can be all too exciting! Here's a month-by-month rundown of what to expect in Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN.
minnesota weather • minneapolis st. paul metro area • twin cities • precipitation • average annual temperature
The weather in Minnesota can be all too exciting! Here's a month-by-month rundown of what to expect in Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN.
minnesota weather • minneapolis st. paul metro area • twin cities • precipitation • average annual temperature
The Other Side of the Mountain: Rainshadows
Mountain ranges have a major impact on moist air moving over them. On the windward side, upsloping air leads to a region of heavy precipitation near the summits. But in the descent on the ridge lee, descending air and decreased precipitation forms what we term the rainshadow.
weather • meteorology • rainshadow • mountain meteorology • mountain weather
Mountain ranges have a major impact on moist air moving over them. On the windward side, upsloping air leads to a region of heavy precipitation near the summits. But in the descent on the ridge lee, descending air and decreased precipitation forms what we term the rainshadow.
weather • meteorology • rainshadow • mountain meteorology • mountain weather
Winter cottage ordeal
I had dreaded a February weekend at our retreat on Lake Fletcher. There are unusual demands involved in making the place habitable, then closing it again. It is an annual winter ordeal. But it has its rewards.
cottage • winter • precipitation • snowflake • poetry
I had dreaded a February weekend at our retreat on Lake Fletcher. There are unusual demands involved in making the place habitable, then closing it again. It is an annual winter ordeal. But it has its rewards.
cottage • winter • precipitation • snowflake • poetry
Neither Rain Nor Snow
Neither rain nor snow, nor freezing rain, for that matter. That is how one must often characterize winter precipitation. Rain and snow are just the most common members of the winter precipitation congregation, but not the only ones. Others include: ice pellets, snow grains, graupel, ice crystals and ice needles and also known by local names in different regions such as sleet, hail, soft hail, snow pellets and diamond dust.
weather • winter weather • meteorology • ice pellets • snow grains
Neither rain nor snow, nor freezing rain, for that matter. That is how one must often characterize winter precipitation. Rain and snow are just the most common members of the winter precipitation congregation, but not the only ones. Others include: ice pellets, snow grains, graupel, ice crystals and ice needles and also known by local names in different regions such as sleet, hail, soft hail, snow pellets and diamond dust.
weather • winter weather • meteorology • ice pellets • snow grains
Building a Desert Rainwater Garden
Even with a few inches of rainfall a year, desert gardeners can build a rain garden
rain garden • rain water harvesting • french drain • water conservation • berm
Even with a few inches of rainfall a year, desert gardeners can build a rain garden
rain garden • rain water harvesting • french drain • water conservation • berm
Environmental Chemistry
An introduction to the study of the chemistry of the environment: earth's crust, atmosphere and hydrosphere.
environment • atmosphere • geochemistry • hydrosphere • ozone layer
An introduction to the study of the chemistry of the environment: earth's crust, atmosphere and hydrosphere.
environment • atmosphere • geochemistry • hydrosphere • ozone layer
What Are Swales?
Slowing down fast-running water in desert conditions can be important to prevent erosion and help vegetation take hold.
swales • precipitation • water collection • ditch • berm
Slowing down fast-running water in desert conditions can be important to prevent erosion and help vegetation take hold.
swales • precipitation • water collection • ditch • berm
What is Ground Water?
A rapidly diminishing resource as population grows, ground water is precious.
ground water • geologic ffractures • aquifers • precipitation • rivers
A rapidly diminishing resource as population grows, ground water is precious.
ground water • geologic ffractures • aquifers • precipitation • rivers
Definition of a Desert
Are there specific parameters, which classify a region as a desert?
desert • low precipitation • high evaporation • low humidity • antarctica
Are there specific parameters, which classify a region as a desert?
desert • low precipitation • high evaporation • low humidity • antarctica
The Water Cycle
The water cycle is important to the health of the planet and all organisms on it.
water • cycle • farming • soil
The water cycle is important to the health of the planet and all organisms on it.
water • cycle • farming • soil
Climate Predictions Spring 2008
NOAA scientists predict major flooding across most of the United States, due to record rainfall and snow pack this winter. La Niña continues through June 2008, weakening.
climate prediction spring • noaa scientists • major flooding united states • la nina conditions • record rainfall 2008
NOAA scientists predict major flooding across most of the United States, due to record rainfall and snow pack this winter. La Niña continues through June 2008, weakening.
climate prediction spring • noaa scientists • major flooding united states • la nina conditions • record rainfall 2008
Backcountry Weather Forecasting
Learn to assess weather in backcountry field settings to minimize the risk of encountering a storm unprepared. These five things will help you better understand weather.
backcountry weather forecasting • predicting weather • backcountry traveler • low pressure • high pressure
Learn to assess weather in backcountry field settings to minimize the risk of encountering a storm unprepared. These five things will help you better understand weather.
backcountry weather forecasting • predicting weather • backcountry traveler • low pressure • high pressure
Basic Cloud Forms
The sky presents many magnificent cloud displays to see. Learn more if you are a curious hiker, cloud chaser or have been finding animal shapes in the sky for years.
types of clouds • cumulus • sunset • air currents • thunderheads
The sky presents many magnificent cloud displays to see. Learn more if you are a curious hiker, cloud chaser or have been finding animal shapes in the sky for years.
types of clouds • cumulus • sunset • air currents • thunderheads
Caliche - Hard Desert Gardening
There is a form of soil that desert gardeners know well. It’s called caliche (pronounced kah-leech-ay, and it has driven many desert gardeners to desperation.
caliche • hardpan • calcrfete • duricrust • kankar
There is a form of soil that desert gardeners know well. It’s called caliche (pronounced kah-leech-ay, and it has driven many desert gardeners to desperation.
caliche • hardpan • calcrfete • duricrust • kankar
Climate Predictions Winter 2008
NOAA's Climate Prediction Center forecasts the continuing effects of a moderate La Niña, bringing more rain and snow to the NW and extended drought to the SW and NE U.S.
predicting future climate • climatologist measurements • national oceanic and atmospheric administration • above-average precipitation • long-term climate trends
NOAA's Climate Prediction Center forecasts the continuing effects of a moderate La Niña, bringing more rain and snow to the NW and extended drought to the SW and NE U.S.
predicting future climate • climatologist measurements • national oceanic and atmospheric administration • above-average precipitation • long-term climate trends
Desert Homes, Lush Landscapes
Water-wise gardener numbers are growing. allowing areas to transform arid and desert areas into lush gardens.
precipitation • chihuahuan desert • trans-pecos • water harvesting • rainwater
Water-wise gardener numbers are growing. allowing areas to transform arid and desert areas into lush gardens.
precipitation • chihuahuan desert • trans-pecos • water harvesting • rainwater
Planting and Caring for Pinyon
However you spell it: pinyon, pinion or pinon (with a tilde), this native of southwestern and western North America has some unique growing habits.
pinyon • pinion • pinon • desert • seedlings
However you spell it: pinyon, pinion or pinon (with a tilde), this native of southwestern and western North America has some unique growing habits.
pinyon • pinion • pinon • desert • seedlings
How Haze Particles Affect Climate
Haze particles enter clouds, changing the number of cloud droplets. Scientists observe the interaction between pollution and clouds, explaining how climate is influenced.
pollution effect climate • production of haze • haze concentration • aerosol effect • burning fossil fuels
Haze particles enter clouds, changing the number of cloud droplets. Scientists observe the interaction between pollution and clouds, explaining how climate is influenced.
pollution effect climate • production of haze • haze concentration • aerosol effect • burning fossil fuels
Meteorology vs. Climatology
Explore how weather differs from climate, yet how measuring current weather conditions can lead to more accurate climate predictions, specifically climate change.
difference weather climate • meteorologist weather forecasting • climatology study • current weather conditions • meteorologists record data
Explore how weather differs from climate, yet how measuring current weather conditions can lead to more accurate climate predictions, specifically climate change.
difference weather climate • meteorologist weather forecasting • climatology study • current weather conditions • meteorologists record data
1998 North American Big Ice Storm
Starting January 5th 1998 and lasting for six days, freezing rain caused power outages, extensive property damage, and death.
great ice storm of 1998 • disaster eastern canada northeastern us • storm of the century • january 5th 1998 six days • freezing rain power outages extensive property dam
Starting January 5th 1998 and lasting for six days, freezing rain caused power outages, extensive property damage, and death.
great ice storm of 1998 • disaster eastern canada northeastern us • storm of the century • january 5th 1998 six days • freezing rain power outages extensive property dam
U.S. Drought Monitor Indicators
Although drought is difficult to define or forecast, climatologists can determine the impact and intensity of droughts using drought indicators and precipitation indices.
national climate data center • u.s. drought monitor • el nino cause drought • dust bowl 1930s • amount of moisture after dry period
Although drought is difficult to define or forecast, climatologists can determine the impact and intensity of droughts using drought indicators and precipitation indices.
national climate data center • u.s. drought monitor • el nino cause drought • dust bowl 1930s • amount of moisture after dry period
Silent Drought, Part 1- Is it Stealing Your Garden?
Yes, friends, even though Old Man Winter reigns in the Mid-Atlantic States, and October had abundant rainfall, this region is still in the midst of drought conditions.
drought • gardeners • foresters • mid-atlantic region • seasonal climates
Yes, friends, even though Old Man Winter reigns in the Mid-Atlantic States, and October had abundant rainfall, this region is still in the midst of drought conditions.
drought • gardeners • foresters • mid-atlantic region • seasonal climates
The Highs and Lows of Weather: Part 1 - The High
Among the most commonly recognized weather features are the roaming regions of high and low pressure, designated by H and L on media weather maps, respectively.
weather • meteorology • high pressure • high pressure ridge • anticyclone
Among the most commonly recognized weather features are the roaming regions of high and low pressure, designated by H and L on media weather maps, respectively.
weather • meteorology • high pressure • high pressure ridge • anticyclone
Nor'easters and Alberta Clippers
The great tropical storms roaming the world's oceans and seas have earned the right for individual names. Extratropical cyclonic storms, those forming from the clash of polar and tropical air masses, have not yet been honoured with individual names. However, some extratropical storms take on such unique characteristics that they are often recognized with a unique name for the genre: the Nor'easter along the Atlantic coast, the Alberta Clipper that races across the continent our of the Alberta plains.
weather • meteorology • storms • alberta clipper • nor'easters
The great tropical storms roaming the world's oceans and seas have earned the right for individual names. Extratropical cyclonic storms, those forming from the clash of polar and tropical air masses, have not yet been honoured with individual names. However, some extratropical storms take on such unique characteristics that they are often recognized with a unique name for the genre: the Nor'easter along the Atlantic coast, the Alberta Clipper that races across the continent our of the Alberta plains.
weather • meteorology • storms • alberta clipper • nor'easters
Winter Tasks for Trees and Shrubs
Trees and shrubs add structural interest to the winter organic garden. Ensure they survive the season with proper maintenance.
pruning trees • winter gardening • organic tree care • organic shrub care • winter trees
Trees and shrubs add structural interest to the winter organic garden. Ensure they survive the season with proper maintenance.
pruning trees • winter gardening • organic tree care • organic shrub care • winter trees
Winter Tasks in the Flower Garden
Don't stop caring for your roses, bulbs, and perennials when the first snow flies. They require your occasional presence to ensure a glorious spring performance.
winter garden ideas • winter garden jobs • winter garden projects • winter flower garden • winter plants
Don't stop caring for your roses, bulbs, and perennials when the first snow flies. They require your occasional presence to ensure a glorious spring performance.
winter garden ideas • winter garden jobs • winter garden projects • winter flower garden • winter plants
Cloud Characteristic Classes
Clouds are classified by appearance and altitude, characteristics named in Latin. Formed by water vapor and ice crystals, clouds usually mean approaching precipitation.
ten cloud types • latin name classification • high altitude clouds • nimbostratus rain clouds • thunderstorms formed by cumulonimbus clouds
Clouds are classified by appearance and altitude, characteristics named in Latin. Formed by water vapor and ice crystals, clouds usually mean approaching precipitation.
ten cloud types • latin name classification • high altitude clouds • nimbostratus rain clouds • thunderstorms formed by cumulonimbus clouds
Desert Gardening Expert Speaks I
Living in New Mexico, Judith Phillips is a much-sought-after speaker and author of a number of books on gardening in the southwest.
judith phillips • gardening • ethno-botanical • mesas • new mexico gardener's guide
Living in New Mexico, Judith Phillips is a much-sought-after speaker and author of a number of books on gardening in the southwest.
judith phillips • gardening • ethno-botanical • mesas • new mexico gardener's guide
High Tech Weather Forecasting
Meterologists use radar images from NEXRAD and satellite data from GOES, TRMM, GPS and NASA's QuikSCAT blended with computer modeling predictions to make daily forecasts.
satellite images weather • geostationary satellite data • radar storm tracking • nasa satellites • gps weather
Meterologists use radar images from NEXRAD and satellite data from GOES, TRMM, GPS and NASA's QuikSCAT blended with computer modeling predictions to make daily forecasts.
satellite images weather • geostationary satellite data • radar storm tracking • nasa satellites • gps weather
Water Conservation Myths
It’s easy to talk about water conservation, but it’s more difficult to do something about it.
water conservation • sculptured • lawns • municipal water supplies • population growth
It’s easy to talk about water conservation, but it’s more difficult to do something about it.
water conservation • sculptured • lawns • municipal water supplies • population growth
With a hopeful eye on the weather
March is a restless month for gardeners. With a constant eye on the weather, we wait for signs of spring. To wile away the days, surf the 'Net for weather forecasts of the upcoming gardening season.
gardening • southern ontario • spring winter gardening • seed catalogues • gardening magazines
March is a restless month for gardeners. With a constant eye on the weather, we wait for signs of spring. To wile away the days, surf the 'Net for weather forecasts of the upcoming gardening season.
gardening • southern ontario • spring winter gardening • seed catalogues • gardening magazines
Diamond Dust: Snow Without Clouds
During the depths of winter cold, we often hear some weather sage observe, "It's too cold to snow." Truth is, it is never too cold to snow. At very cold temperatures, 40 below zero (C or F) and colder, snow can actually fall out of the clear blue sky without intervening clouds, a weather condition known appropriately enough as diamond dust.
weather • winter • meteorology • diamond dust • ice crystals
During the depths of winter cold, we often hear some weather sage observe, "It's too cold to snow." Truth is, it is never too cold to snow. At very cold temperatures, 40 below zero (C or F) and colder, snow can actually fall out of the clear blue sky without intervening clouds, a weather condition known appropriately enough as diamond dust.
weather • winter • meteorology • diamond dust • ice crystals
Weather Bombs: Rapid Storm Development
Weather bombs or bomb cyclones undergo explosive changes in intensity,forming an intense winter storm over a short period when they moved off the land and into the warm Gulf Stream waters off Cape Hatteras. These storms may move up the East Coast to form major snowstorms along their path.
meteorology • weather • winter storms • bomb cyclones • weather bombs
Weather bombs or bomb cyclones undergo explosive changes in intensity,forming an intense winter storm over a short period when they moved off the land and into the warm Gulf Stream waters off Cape Hatteras. These storms may move up the East Coast to form major snowstorms along their path.
meteorology • weather • winter storms • bomb cyclones • weather bombs
"Rain, Rain, Go Away ..."
Has your rain up and gone? It could be an emergency!
drought • emergency • rain • rainfall • water shortage
Has your rain up and gone? It could be an emergency!
drought • emergency • rain • rainfall • water shortage
Deserts, no one's home but a place for all?
Some core issues in desertification and for the sustainable management of deserts
desertification • desert • sustainable • management • environment
Some core issues in desertification and for the sustainable management of deserts
desertification • desert • sustainable • management • environment
Salinity!
Discussion of Canadian breakthrough in salt control!
salinity • hydroponic • salt • water supplies
Discussion of Canadian breakthrough in salt control!
salinity • hydroponic • salt • water supplies
an introduction to the chinese martial arts.
a small introduction to my knowledge of the chinese martial arts, explaining some differences between northern and southern wushu (kung fu).
mandarin • cantonese • weapons • chinese martial arts • martial arts
a small introduction to my knowledge of the chinese martial arts, explaining some differences between northern and southern wushu (kung fu).
mandarin • cantonese • weapons • chinese martial arts • martial arts
Designing The Sustainable Life
We can build community, create meaningful livelihood and design sustainable neighbourhoods and safe streets, when we pay attention to how the food we need, travels from the field to the table.
sustainable • permaculture • community • soil • water
We can build community, create meaningful livelihood and design sustainable neighbourhoods and safe streets, when we pay attention to how the food we need, travels from the field to the table.
sustainable • permaculture • community • soil • water
Environmental Factors: 1
Recognizing and working with environmental factors helps to avoid expensive and distressing landscape design mistakes. Environmental factors interact with each other to make every site unique. Paying attention to these factors is also essential for a yard or garden plan to be successful over time.
environmental conditions • environmental factors • landscape design • climate • sun and shade cycles
Recognizing and working with environmental factors helps to avoid expensive and distressing landscape design mistakes. Environmental factors interact with each other to make every site unique. Paying attention to these factors is also essential for a yard or garden plan to be successful over time.
environmental conditions • environmental factors • landscape design • climate • sun and shade cycles
Is Your Garden in an Arid Region?
Tiny variations in precipitation, sometimes less than an inch, can change the definition of an area from desert to arid.
desert areas • annual rainfall • arid regions • scrub grass • steppes
Tiny variations in precipitation, sometimes less than an inch, can change the definition of an area from desert to arid.
desert areas • annual rainfall • arid regions • scrub grass • steppes
November Desert Gardening Chores
No matter if a garden is high plains (above 4,000 ft.) or low desert, November is the time to take care of a few chores.
trees in the low desert • trees in the high desert • grasses in the low desert • grasses in the high desert • flowers
No matter if a garden is high plains (above 4,000 ft.) or low desert, November is the time to take care of a few chores.
trees in the low desert • trees in the high desert • grasses in the low desert • grasses in the high desert • flowers
Weather and climate in Hungary
In this article I introduce you to Hungarian climate and weather conditions.
hungary • climate • weather • rain
In this article I introduce you to Hungarian climate and weather conditions.
hungary • climate • weather • rain
Where in the World - Plant Provenance
Hardiness zones are only a rough indication of whether a plant will do well in our gardens. If we really want to have a good idea about a plant's suitability for our conditions, we have to know its provenance, or where in the world it calls home.
usda hardiness zones • provenance • plant explorers • climate • alpine plants
Hardiness zones are only a rough indication of whether a plant will do well in our gardens. If we really want to have a good idea about a plant's suitability for our conditions, we have to know its provenance, or where in the world it calls home.
usda hardiness zones • provenance • plant explorers • climate • alpine plants
A Texas Christmas Miracle
Sometimes something happens to renew our hope that even the farthest fetched dreams really can come true.
christmas • texas • winter • texas winter • texas snow
Sometimes something happens to renew our hope that even the farthest fetched dreams really can come true.
christmas • texas • winter • texas winter • texas snow
Climate & Weather Review Year 2007
Assessing the 2007 Atlantic Hurricane Season, with 15 named storms, while extreme drought plagued the SW and SE United States, heat waves led to wildfires in the West.
drought conditions southeast • 2007 hurricane season • heat wave western us • wildfires california • e-f5 tornado
Assessing the 2007 Atlantic Hurricane Season, with 15 named storms, while extreme drought plagued the SW and SE United States, heat waves led to wildfires in the West.
drought conditions southeast • 2007 hurricane season • heat wave western us • wildfires california • e-f5 tornado
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