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How do you measure snow accumulation in high winds?
Accurate and precise measurement of snow accumulation is a difficult task. The measurement tools are simple: a ruler or yardstick that measures in inches and tenths of an inch. Continue reading
Category: Meteorology
Tags Measurement, Snow, Winter
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What were the top Wisconsin Weather Events for 2011?
Each season in 2011 had a memorable weather event, some with negative impacts. There were two good snow storms in February. The Groundhog Day blizzard had wind gusts of up to 60 mph and snowfall depths ranging from 1 to 2 feet. That resulted in snow drifts of 6 to 10 feet. The second storm occurred on February 20-21 with snow accumulations between 8 and 15 inches. Freezing rain and sleet also fell across southern Wisconsin. Continue reading
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Tags Dangers, Meteorology, Phenomena, Severe Weather
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How can you forecast frost?
There are a series of questions you can ask yourself to aid in predicting the formation of frost for your own backyard: Continue reading
Why is Fog Usually Seen in the Morning?
A fog is just a cloud at the ground. Fog formation can occur in two ways. First, the air is cooled to the dew point which leads to the formation of fog droplets. When the air temperature is the same as the dew point temperature, condensation occurs on tiny particles floating in the air. . . Continue reading
Category: Meteorology
Tags Clouds, Fog, Meteorology, Moisture, Phenomena
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When does the Overnight Low Temperature Occur on a Windless Day?
As the summer begins to fade we have begun to have the first cool nights of the season. When the sky is clear, the winds are calm, and the ground is dry as the sun sets, the conditions are perfect for an interesting phenomena to occur the next morning . . . Continue reading
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Tags Measurement, Meteorology, Phenomena, Thunderstorms
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