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When you call for snow in the forecast, how do you know whether it's going to be the type that accumulates, or the type that falls and just kind of melts? Is it just a temperature thing?

Asked by whistlepotting about 11 years ago

Yup, all temperature, but the trick is knowing the temperature as you go up through the atmosphere from the ground. The temperature can, and does, vary a great deal as you go higher, and can actually go up with height. The precipitation type is determined by this temperature profile. Below freezing all the way up, snow. If there is a warm layer above the ground there can be some melting and re-freezing on the way down, this is what creates sleet. Or warm aloft and a very cold, but thin, layer at the ground creates freezing rain. This is why we use weather balloons, to measure the temperature aloft. Great question, thanks!

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If you were to move to a new city, what weather-related datapoints would matter to you?

Asked by Steven over 9 years ago

Hi Steven-If I understand the question you might try weather.gov. Click on the map for the region you are interested in. Each NWS office will have a link to local climate on the left nav bar. Weather Underground has good information for cities, or do a Google search for (city) climatology. Thanks!

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Will hurricane michael hit auburndale florida

Asked by Tabby kelley over 7 years ago

I'll send you to the website for the National Hurricane Center for the latest information. https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

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why was 2016 such a hot year and what are the possible effects from the heat? Will we experience temperature increases in2017 also? Are there future issues we need to be worried about due to these spikes in temperatures in the South East?

Asked by Jenna about 9 years ago

Hi Jenna. Great question and one with a big answer. Probably a little too big for the scope of this website. May I recommend NOAA's Climate Prediction Center. There is a ton of good information there. http://www.cpc.noaa.gov/

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In a powerful thunderstorm the hell that comes from the clouds how can it hold Hale in the sky the size of softballs without following

Asked by Bruce Jacobs over 9 years ago

Thunderstorms are made largely of rising air and the upward speed of the wind can reach over 70 mph, lifting the hailstones.

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Can you tell me what state has the least amount of severe weather and has a mild to warm climate?

Asked by Heather Ford-Chatterton over 10 years ago

Usually the warmer the climate, the more prone the area is to thunderstorms. If you don't mind extreme heat you might try Arizona or New Mexico. If you don't mind it a little cooler you might like Washington or Oregon. Thanks, Heather.

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Why is it critical that all levels bliw in the same direction to form a tropical storm? Nd what happens when u have lowwe winds blowing a different than upper winds

Asked by Patricia almost 10 years ago

If the wind changes direction with height it creates more friction, drag and chaos that impedes the development of the storm. Great question!

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When you call for snow in the forecast, how do you know whether it's going to be the type that accumulates, or the type that falls and just kind of melts? Is it just a temperature thing?

If you were to move to a new city, what weather-related datapoints would matter to you?

Will hurricane michael hit auburndale florida

why was 2016 such a hot year and what are the possible effects from the heat? Will we experience temperature increases in2017 also? Are there future issues we need to be worried about due to these spikes in temperatures in the South East?

Also on Jobstr...

In a powerful thunderstorm the hell that comes from the clouds how can it hold Hale in the sky the size of softballs without following

Can you tell me what state has the least amount of severe weather and has a mild to warm climate?

Why is it critical that all levels bliw in the same direction to form a tropical storm? Nd what happens when u have lowwe winds blowing a different than upper winds

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What do YOU do?

When you call for snow in the forecast, how do you know whether it's going to be the type that accumulates, or the type that falls and just kind of melts? Is it just a temperature thing?

If you were to move to a new city, what weather-related datapoints would matter to you?

Will hurricane michael hit auburndale florida

why was 2016 such a hot year and what are the possible effects from the heat? Will we experience temperature increases in2017 also? Are there future issues we need to be worried about due to these spikes in temperatures in the South East?

Also on Jobstr...

In a powerful thunderstorm the hell that comes from the clouds how can it hold Hale in the sky the size of softballs without following

Can you tell me what state has the least amount of severe weather and has a mild to warm climate?

Why is it critical that all levels bliw in the same direction to form a tropical storm? Nd what happens when u have lowwe winds blowing a different than upper winds

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