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Explore the science of the skies with storms, clouds, forecasting tools, and climate terms. Perfect for earth science students, budding meteorologists, and anyone curious about the weather outside.
| Fog | A thick cloud of tiny water droplets resting near the ground |
| Frost | A thin layer of ice crystals forming on cold surfaces |
| Sleet | A wintry mix of rain and partly melted ice or snow |
| Cirrus | Wispy, high altitude clouds made of ice crystals |
| Climate | The typical weather of a region measured over many years |
| Cumulus | Puffy, cotton like fair weather clouds |
| Cyclone | Another name for a powerful rotating storm system |
| Drizzle | Very light and fine falling rain |
| Drought | A long period of little or no rainfall |
| Monsoon | A seasonal wind that brings heavy rains to a region |
| Rainbow | An arc of colors made by sunlight passing through raindrops |
| Tornado | A violent funnel of spinning air that touches the ground |
| Blizzard | A severe snowstorm with strong winds and low visibility |
| Forecast | A prediction of the weather still to come |
| Heat Wave | A prolonged spell of unusually hot weather |
| Humidity | The amount of moisture held in the air |
| Overcast | A sky completely covered by dull grey clouds |
| Sunshine | The direct light and warmth that reaches us from the sun |
| Barometer | An instrument that measures air pressure |
| Hailstone | A ball of ice that falls during some fierce storms |
| Hurricane | A massive spinning tropical storm with fierce winds |
| Lightning | The brilliant electrical flash during a storm |
| Snowflake | A single delicate crystal of falling frozen water |
| Windchill | How much colder a strong wind makes the air feel |
| Atmosphere | The layer of gases that surrounds the earth |
| Thermometer | An instrument that measures temperature |
| Thunderstorm | A storm bringing thunder, lightning, and heavy rain |
| Meteorologist | A scientist who studies and forecasts the weather |
| Precipitation | The catch all term for rain, snow, sleet, or hail |
| Greenhouse Effect | Warming caused by gases trapping heat near the surface |
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