10 Interesting Facts about Clouds
Clouds are often seen as nothing more than fluffy white masses floating in the sky, but there is much more to them than meets the eye. With their ever-changing shapes and movements, clouds have [...]
Understanding the 528 Line in Meteorology
In meteorology, the 528 line is a crucial concept, especially when it comes to predicting winter weather. This line, often seen on weather charts, helps meteorologists determine whether precipitation will fall as rain or [...]
Understanding the Heat Index: What It Is, How It’s Calculated, and Its Importance for Your Health
As temperatures rise, especially during the summer months, you might often hear weather reports mentioning the “heat index.” But what exactly is the heat index, how is it calculated, and why is it crucial [...]
What Causes Pink Sunrises and Sunsets?
Pink Sunrises and Sunsets: A Celestial Spectacle Have you ever witnessed a breathtaking sunrise or sunset painted in hues of pink? It's a truly magical sight that can leave you in awe. But [...]
10 Interesting Facts about the Jetstream
The jetstream is a powerful and enigmatic force of nature that plays a crucial role in shaping the weather patterns around the globe. This high-altitude, fast-moving air current is a key player in the [...]
Discover the Magic of Snowflakes: 10 Interesting Facts
Snowflakes are one of the most fascinating and beautiful wonders of nature. Each snowflake is a unique and intricate masterpiece, formed from tiny ice crystals that come together to create the delicate patterns we [...]
Why Does the Wind Gust?
Wind is a natural phenomenon that affects our daily lives in various ways. From gentle breezes to powerful gusts, the movement of air has fascinated humans for centuries. In particular, wind gusts have both [...]
Understanding the Basics: Relative Air Pressure vs. Absolute Air Pressure
Air pressure is an essential component of our planet's atmosphere, playing a crucial role in various weather phenomena. It is defined as the force exerted by the weight of the air molecules above a certain [...]
Winds of the World
You may have thought that wind was just wind - it might be here in the UK, but around the world many nations have given some great names to their prevailing ones. Enjoy: [...]
Windchill Tables – New and Old Definitions
The term "wind chill" goes back to the Antarctic explorer Paul Siple, who coined it a 1939 dissertation, "Adaptation of the Explorer to the Climate of Antarctica." During the 1940s, Siple and Charles [...]
Snow Weather Facts and Trivia
Even though we don't get much snow in Crondall (our local records and history are here), we nevertheless get asked lots of snow related questions, so we've tried to pull together answers to [...]
25 Interesting Weather Facts and Weather Trivia
Earth is 8,000 miles (12,800 Kilometres) in diameter and 93,000,000 miles (148,800,000 Kilometres) away from the sun. We receive only 1/2,000,000,000 or .00000005 of 1% of the sun's energy. However, [...]
The Beaufort Scale
The scale was created in 1805 by Sir Francis Beaufort, a British naval officer and hydrographer. At that time naval officers made regular weather observations, but there was no scale and so they [...]
Aurora Borealis – The Northern Lights and Sunspots
Don't you just wish that we could see these from Crondall? Before we cover more about what causes the Northern Lights, the frequency that they can be seen and even how likely are [...]