Where’s the rain?
It’s been dry this year. From the start of the year to October 14, we’ve only had 23.25” of rain in the Oklahoma City area, …
Where is the Winter Weather?
Many may wonder exactly why it has been so warm these past few months. It seems out of place to have leaves turning color while …
Sandstorms: When the Atmosphere Leaves the Desert Deserted
Perhaps the only sandstorm you are familiar with is during a beach vacation when a strong breeze blows sand in your eyes. As annoying as …
5 Reasons Why the Boundary Layer Needs More General Recognition
We spend our entire lives in it, but the average Joe on the street has most likely never heard of it. This article was made …
9 Need to Know – Severe Weather
#1 When you think about life-threatening weather, you might be quick to imagine a dark storm cloud with crashing thunder, flashes of lightning, howling winds, …
Don’t have a Thermometer? Listen to the Crickets
Now that summer is officially over and winter is barreling in full-steam, soon some of us may find ourselves daydreaming of those warm summer nights. …
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 …