Archives: Weather Model terms

  • September 24, 2024
    - Sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph.
  • September 24, 2024
    An accelerated portion of a squall line of thunderstorms, taking on a radar indicated bow configuration, created by strong downburst…
  • September 24, 2024
    - Wind-driven snow which reduces surface visibility.
  • September 24, 2024
    - Small particles of dust or sand which are caused by strong winds blowing over dry ground, that has little…
  • September 24, 2024
    - A situation in which the upper tropospheric flow becomes highly meridional and stagnant. Two common blocking patterns are the…
  • September 24, 2024
    - A storm lasting about 3 hours or longer with sustained winds 35 mph or greater with frequent gusts to…
  • September 24, 2024
    - thin, new ice that forms on fresh water or dew covered surfaces; it is common on roadways during the…
  • September 24, 2024
    - A mass which absorbs and emits all wavelengths of radiation