Meteorology
Weather seems to be a conversation starter. We all experience weather every day but often don’t think too hard about it. Why is the sky blue? Why don’t we see a rainbow every time it rains? What makes lightning and thunder?
Raining one minute and sunny the next, the ever changing weather of spring creates prime rainbow viewing opportunities. Just as no two snowflakes are alike,…
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Being inside a substantial building or inside a vehicle is best when caught in a thunderstorm. But if you happen to be outside and unable…
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The impressive lightning and thunderstorm at the end of June hammered Boundary County with dozens of lightning strikes. The next morning I found a ponderosa…
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On a hike over Memorial Day weekend I happened to look skyward and see a colorful ring around the sun. The ring didn’t last long…
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When a child colors a picture of the sky, the sky is blue and the sun is yellow. Why isn’t the sky green and the…
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What does cold mean to you: 32 degrees, 0 degrees or minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit? Mid-winter temperatures of 32 degrees Fahrenheit are balmy for someone…
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Flash, boom, rumble. The night sky lights up for an instant before the booming thunder overpowers all other noises. Again and again, the lightning and…
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One of the first things I do every morning is look outside and see what type of day it’s going to be. I always hope…
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