Make a storm glass to predict the weather. Really, the storm glass crystals change mostly in response to temperature.
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Have you ever wondered how much a cloud weighs? Obviously, the answer depends on the size and type of cloud. An average cumulus cloud weighs about 1.1 million pounds. So, while a cloud may appear fluffy, it’s certainly not light! Here’s a look at how to calculate the weight of […]
How Much Does a Cloud Weigh?
It’s true the sky can turn green before a tornado. As a Nebraska native, I’ve witnessed the phenomenon firsthand numerous times. While thunderstorm clouds may appear green or yellow before a tornado, they may also turn these colors before a hail storm. It’s also possible for the sky to turn […]
Why Is the Sky Green Before a Tornado?
Thundersnow is a snowstorm with lightning and thunder. It’s also called a thunder snowstorm. Thundersnow is rare, even where snow is common. It only occurs during serious snowstorms and blizzards. Examples of storms that produced thundersnow include the Blizzard of 1978, the 2018 bomb cyclone that hit the eastern United […]
What Is Thundersnow? How It Works and Where to Find ...
The phrase “lightning never strikes the same place twice” means when something really bad (or really good) happens, it won’t happen again. Of course, that isn’t always true. It’s also a myth that lightning never strikes the same place twice. In the short term, lightning is more likely to follow […]
Can Lightning Strike the Same Place Twice?
If you live in a place that gets winter, you know (or may be) a person who steps outdoors, sniffs the airs, and declares it “smells like snow.” Others might not be keen on weather prediction, but swear the fluffy, white flakes have a distinctive aroma. Can you tell when […]