Astronomical Refraction
By Dan Briscoe February 15, 2019 We have all seen refraction when a stick is placed in the water at an angle and the stick …
The Golden Gate Weather Engine
By Dan Briscoe February 17, 2019 “The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco.” This quote, often erroneously attributed to Mark …
Winter Weather: Snow Squalls
Winter Weather: Snow Squalls By: Marina Kobasiuk Snow squalls are a specific type of winter storm that are not new, but predicting them has been …
AIR FLORIDA FLIGHT 90 ACCIDENT
AIR FLORIDA FLIGHT 90 ACCIDENT : Warren Qualley The article below appeared in the January 13, 2012, edition of the Washington Post. Sunday, January 13, 2019, marks the …
The First Experience –
Meeting Chris Cimino Every meteorologist has a beginning; a moment that made them realize that weather was their passion. For some, it was a significant …
Why so windy in the winter?
By: Chris Michaels Wind has been a big talking point in the eastern U.S. this past week, with multiple high wind alerts issued. It begs …
Aerosols and melting snow
By: Marina Kobasiuk Snow has a varied life span across North America. In some regions after the first few snowfalls, the sight of it will …
Arctic Blast!
Arctic Blast! by: Scott Doering A Look Back at the Bitterly Cold End of December 1863 through the Early Part of January 1864 Arctic outbreaks are …
John Dalton
John Dalton – Meteorologist in History; Written by: Jenna Hans Many of us know John Dalton for his Law of Partial Pressures, or maybe his …
Museum Ambassador
Become a Museum Ambassador with us at the National Weather Museum!! Job Title: Museum Ambassador Volunteer position (estimated 5 hours/mo) Purpose: Provide marketing, and administrative …