Thundersnow is just a thunderstorm that produces snow instead of rain. This relatively uncommon phenomenon is usually found ...

Thundersnow can also occur over and around mountains as a result of orographic lift. Winds blowing up the side of mountainous terrain can provide the oomph necessary for cumulonimbus clouds robust ...

“If there is enough moisture present (which is where the orographic lifting process comes into play) then the unique cloud develops … These clouds are one of the most common explanations for ...

The following is an excerpt from a recent article on the Weather West Blog NorCal January dry spell ends on last day of the month; much quieter wildfire conditions have emerged in SoCal We have, ...

This storm favored the upslope areas in the plains. the mountains provided orographic lift, ringing out the moisture as the air was forced upwards from the adjacent plains that saw very little ...

Orographic ascent which occurs when air is forced upwards by ... where prevailing maritime airstreams are forced to lift over mountain ranges. Cold and warm fronts which also cause systematic ascent.

The nervous system is a central component of the human body, but most people don’t spend much time thinking about it. Amelia Chapman is a nervous system practitioner through her business, Mind ...

Even if you’re in a place of blissful contentment, the tides inevitably turn—and a muscled body will help you weather the ...