Meteorology 101

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

282 topics in this forum

  1. How quickly can barometric pressure change?

    By Pnder pressure,
    • 0 replies
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  2. Question about QG omega equation in Holton's book

    By xhong,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,561 views

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

    By KLM212,
    • 2 replies
    • 2,527 views

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

    By ChrisChinook,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1,411 views

  5. 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
    • 2,445 views

  6. Bufkit/MOS and Forecasting Wind

    By weatherwiz,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,123 views

  7. applicability of hydrostatic approximation

    By illilli,   
    • 0 replies
    • 1,349 views

  8. Best models for offshore forecasting

    Looking for best models to follow for the Maine coast
    By SnowBrosForever,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,431 views

  9. 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
    • 1,371 views

  10. Looking for a model with humidity forecast

    By David-LI,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,454 views

  11. Anticyclones tilt to the Equator with height

    By Ricardo Gutierrez,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,619 views

  12. Lunar Halo

    searching for a special character
    By scarragher,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,417 views

  13. LCL change near supercells

    By TempestuOUsMind,
    • 0 replies
    • 2,316 views

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

    By html.myself,
    • 2 replies
    • 2,765 views

  15. Lake affect for local climate

    By Trackerbuddy,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,755 views

  16. Where does hail fall in a thunderstorm?

    Severe Weather
    By JRW,
    • 2 replies
    • 2,173 views

  17. Programming Languages used in Meteorology

    By JakkelWx,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,422 views

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

    By Tullioz,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,911 views

  19. How do baroclinic instabilities affect weather patterns?

    By Steven.Scott,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,088 views

  20. Another Cloud Question - Behind Cold Front

    By jgf,
    • 2 replies
    • 2,432 views

  21. Cloud formations

    what type of cloud formations are these, and what causes it.
    By Cmoneybenjis,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,932 views

  22. Difference between MLCAPE and MUCAPE

    By Metsfan,
    • 5 replies
    • 20,808 views

  23. Bulk Shear Formula

    By It's Always Sunny,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,187 views

  24. Spotting the dry mid levels

    By mweisenfeld,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,443 views

  25. Atmospheric Physics Question

    By weatherwiz,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,924 views