Here in coastal San Diego we don’t get a very showy display of fall colors. But no matter where you live, the Internet provides a window to view the colors of fall foliage from the comfort of home. Whether you’re …[Continue]
Weather Resources
Snow
Today’s collection of snow sites include both a scientific and artistic exploration of the subject. For example, if you’ve ever wondered how to preserve snowflakes on microscope slides, or how to make sparkle snow paint, you’ll find your answers (and …[Continue]
Sun Safety
Schools out! Summer sunshine is here. But don’t leave the house without your sunglasses, brimmed hat, and sunscreen. Why bother? Because despite the sun’s beneficial effects on our mood, even a small amount of daily exposure can lead to skin …[Continue]
Snow
Today’s collection of snow sites include both a scientific and artistic exploration of the subject. For example, if you’ve ever wondered how to preserve snowflakes on microscope slides, or how to make sparkle snow paint, you’ll find your answers (and …[Continue]
El Niño
Usually the Earth’s warmest water can be found in the western Pacific, with the east-to-west trade winds pushing the warm water toward Indonesia. Every so often, however, the trade winds weaken and the warm water ends up sloshing eastward against …[Continue]
Winter Weather
All over the world, winter means cold weather. In many places, it is so cold that special types of weather, like frost, snow, and ice, are common. But winter fun doesn’t have to be limited to building snowmen and riding …[Continue]
Hurricanes
Hurricane season in the Atlantic, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico runs from June through November, and averages seven named storms. To be named by the National Hurricane Center, a storm must reach speeds of thirty-nine miles an hour. When a …[Continue]
Air Pressure
Air pressure is the weight (or force) of the atmosphere at any particular point. Although you can’t feel it or see it, air pressure plays an important part in weather, and can be demonstrated with some really fun experiments….[Continue]
Snow
Today’s collection of snow sites include both a scientific and artistic exploration of the subject. For example, if you’ve ever wondered how to preserve snowflakes on microscope slides, or how to make sparkle snow paint, you’ll find your answers (and …[Continue]
Lightning
Although it has been studied since the eighteenth century, the mystery of what causes lightning has not been completely unlocked. Beautiful to behold, but occasionally deadly, lightning is a force of nature that must always be taken seriously. Learn more …[Continue]
