Weather

Thundersnow — 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 ...

This entry was posted on March 10, 2020 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on March 10, 2020)

Lightning Strike — 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? Recently updated !

This entry was posted on February 16, 2020 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on March 28, 2020)

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 […]

Can You Smell Snow?

This entry was posted on November 13, 2019 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on January 19, 2020)

Kona Sunset — Hawaiian sunsets are spectacular. They draw visitors to the islands from all over the world not just because of their stunning vibrant colors, but also because Hawaii is one of the best places to view the green flash. The vivid colors result from a perfect cocktail of conditions, regularly found […]

The Scientific Reason Why Hawaiian Sunsets Are So Beautiful

This entry was posted on August 13, 2018 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on June 8, 2019)

You’ve seen it in weather reports: “Today there is a 60% chance of rain”. Does this mean you have a 6 out of 10 chance of getting wet if you are outside? Will only 60% of your area definitely get rain? Will it rain 60% of the day? Just […]

What Does Percent Chance of Rain Mean?

This entry was posted on May 22, 2017 by Todd Helmenstine (updated on April 21, 2018)

Word searches are a fun way to pass the time and a great activity in a classroom. Word searches reinforce the recognition of the vocabulary words for the subject and the challenge can give students a sense of accomplishment on completion. This weather word search puzzle contains vocabulary words dealing with […]

Weather Word Search Puzzle

This entry was posted on January 13, 2015 by Todd Helmenstine (updated on January 13, 2015)