Meteorology 101

Learn and discuss the basics of meteorology among our seasoned meteorologists and fellow board members.

277 topics in this forum

  1. Best models for offshore forecasting

    Looking for best models to follow for the Maine coast
    By SnowBrosForever,
    • 0 replies
    • 82 views

  2. The connection between the Marine Boundary Layer (MBL) and the rest of the atmosphere

    What influence do processes and substances in the MBL have on the rest of the atmosphere?
    By benwec,   
    • 0 replies
    • 50 views

  3. Looking for a model with humidity forecast

    By David-LI,
    • 1 reply
    • 60 views

  4. Bufkit/MOS and Forecasting Wind

    By weatherwiz,
    • 1 reply
    • 667 views

  5. Anticyclones tilt to the Equator with height

    By Ricardo Gutierrez,
    • 1 reply
    • 305 views

  6. Lunar Halo

    searching for a special character
    By scarragher,
    • 0 replies
    • 91 views

  7. LCL change near supercells

    By TempestuOUsMind,
    • 0 replies
    • 991 views

  8. Getting Into a Career in Meteorology Without a Degree?

    By html.myself,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,120 views

  9. Lake affect for local climate

    By Trackerbuddy,
    • 2 replies
    • 459 views

  10. Where does hail fall in a thunderstorm?

    Severe Weather
    By JRW,
    • 2 replies
    • 855 views

  11. Programming Languages used in Meteorology

    By JakkelWx,
    • 1 reply
    • 709 views

  12. Questions about Rainfall Not Directly Associated with a Tropical Storm.

    By Tullioz,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,617 views

  13. How do baroclinic instabilities affect weather patterns?

    By Steven.Scott,
    • 1 reply
    • 737 views

  14. Another Cloud Question - Behind Cold Front

    By jgf,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,074 views

  15. Cloud formations

    what type of cloud formations are these, and what causes it.
    By Cmoneybenjis,
    • 0 replies
    • 667 views

  16. Difference between MLCAPE and MUCAPE

    By Metsfan,
    • 5 replies
    • 16,656 views

  17. What is this about

    i don't know what this is although it looks like a deceased thunderstorm.Can anyone help me.
    By Captain_TDE,
    • 1 reply
    • 894 views

  18. Bulk Shear Formula

    By It's Always Sunny,
    • 3 replies
    • 806 views

  19. Spotting the dry mid levels

    By mweisenfeld,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,095 views

  20. Atmospheric Physics Question

    By weatherwiz,
    • 0 replies
    • 589 views

  21. Start to Meteorology

    Guidance on school, programs, etc
    By TheJMan,
    • 11 replies
    • 2,275 views

  22. How to interpret NWS abbreviations for location/county

    By cmbr,
    • 1 reply
    • 772 views

  23. Pre-Frontal Shear Line?

    By jgf,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,962 views

  24. Tropical Cyclones Forecast Errors

    Relationship between track and intensity errors
    By Mariner,
    • 3 replies
    • 815 views

  25. How to interpret NWS abbreviations for location/county

    By cmbr,
    • 2 replies
    • 626 views