Atmospheric Rivers, Bomb Cyclones and Other Weird Weather Words, Explained

Meteorologists and weather enthusiasts alike may be perplexed by the complex vocabulary used to characterize different atmospheric phenomena. Every meteorological term, from the enthralling Pineapple Express to the terrifying Bomb Cyclones, reveals a different aspect of the planet’s changing climate. This article explores the phenomena of atmospheric rivers, bomb cyclones, supercell thundersnow, Pineapple Express, and …

Heat records fall in Saskatchewan and British Columbia, Canada

Saskatchewan and British Columbia are experiencing a streak of records in regards to its warmest winters in decades. The surprising statistics about the winter weather is changing both provinces’ historical temperature norms. Twelve high temperature records were either tied or surpassed on Saturday alone in British Columbia. So it’s safe to say that an extraordinary …

Blockbuster Coastal Storm Update 2023

For US residents, the week before Christmas took an unexpected turn when a massive coastal storm swept through, bringing strong winds and torrential rain to the Atlantic Seaboard. Residents from New England to the Midwest are facing difficulties due to the disruption of their commutes caused by this sudden weather phenomenon. A “blockbuster” coastal storm …