Meteorology 101

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

280 topics in this forum

  1. Probability of hail after a few minutes of rain?

    By KLM212,
    • 0 replies
    • 326 views

  2. 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,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,048 views

  3. Bufkit/MOS and Forecasting Wind

    By weatherwiz,
    • 3 replies
    • 758 views

  4. applicability of hydrostatic approximation

    By illilli,   
    • 0 replies
    • 56 views

  5. Why is the Chinook warmer than the air around it?

    By ChrisChinook,   
    • 0 replies
    • 51 views

  6. Best models for offshore forecasting

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

  7. 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
    • 83 views

  8. Looking for a model with humidity forecast

    By David-LI,
    • 1 reply
    • 95 views

  9. Anticyclones tilt to the Equator with height

    By Ricardo Gutierrez,
    • 1 reply
    • 340 views

  10. Lunar Halo

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

  11. LCL change near supercells

    By TempestuOUsMind,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,031 views

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

    By html.myself,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,193 views

  13. Lake affect for local climate

    By Trackerbuddy,
    • 2 replies
    • 498 views

  14. Where does hail fall in a thunderstorm?

    Severe Weather
    By JRW,
    • 2 replies
    • 892 views

  15. Programming Languages used in Meteorology

    By JakkelWx,
    • 1 reply
    • 827 views

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

    By Tullioz,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,649 views

  17. How do baroclinic instabilities affect weather patterns?

    By Steven.Scott,
    • 1 reply
    • 772 views

  18. Another Cloud Question - Behind Cold Front

    By jgf,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,105 views

  19. Cloud formations

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

  20. Difference between MLCAPE and MUCAPE

    By Metsfan,
    • 5 replies
    • 16,998 views

  21. Bulk Shear Formula

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

  22. Spotting the dry mid levels

    By mweisenfeld,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,134 views

  23. Atmospheric Physics Question

    By weatherwiz,
    • 0 replies
    • 613 views

  24. Start to Meteorology

    Guidance on school, programs, etc
    By TheJMan,
    • 11 replies
    • 2,319 views

  25. How to interpret NWS abbreviations for location/county

    By cmbr,
    • 1 reply
    • 812 views