Meteorology 101

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

286 topics in this forum

  1. I'm considering studying Meteorology

    Looking to hear from some people who have gone through a college program. I want to know what to expect
    By Leo,
    • 1 reply
    • 258 views

  2. Wind storms direction

    Direction of storm wind in particular area
    By BoltSet,
    • 0 replies
    • 103 views

  3. Continuously updating radar

    By wawayanda,
    • 1 reply
    • 118 views

  4. Formation and characteristics of derechos

    By jones123,
    • 1 reply
    • 158 views

  5. How quickly can barometric pressure change?

    By Pnder pressure,
    • 0 replies
    • 2,280 views

  6. Question about QG omega equation in Holton's book

    By xhong,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,779 views

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

    By KLM212,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,737 views

  8. applicability of hydrostatic approximation

    By illilli,   
    • 0 replies
    • 1,553 views

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

    By ChrisChinook,   
    • 3 replies
    • 1,632 views

  10. Best models for offshore forecasting

    Looking for best models to follow for the Maine coast
    By SnowBrosForever,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,630 views

  11. 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
    • 1,572 views

  12. Looking for a model with humidity forecast

    By David-LI,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,672 views

  13. Anticyclones tilt to the Equator with height

    By Ricardo Gutierrez,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,831 views

  14. Lunar Halo

    searching for a special character
    By scarragher,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,608 views

  15. LCL change near supercells

    By TempestuOUsMind,
    • 0 replies
    • 2,560 views

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

    By html.myself,
    • 2 replies
    • 3,137 views

  17. Lake affect for local climate

    By Trackerbuddy,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,975 views

  18. Where does hail fall in a thunderstorm?

    Severe Weather
    By JRW,
    • 2 replies
    • 2,404 views

  19. Programming Languages used in Meteorology

    By JakkelWx,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,675 views

  20. Another Cloud Question - Behind Cold Front

    By jgf,
    • 2 replies
    • 2,639 views

  21. Cloud formations

    what type of cloud formations are these, and what causes it.
    By Cmoneybenjis,
    • 0 replies
    • 2,160 views

  22. Bufkit/MOS and Forecasting Wind

    By weatherwiz,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,349 views

  23. How do baroclinic instabilities affect weather patterns?

    By Steven.Scott,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,306 views

  24. 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
    • 2,698 views

  25. Bulk Shear Formula

    By It's Always Sunny,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,377 views