First day of summer longest but not hottest
The warm, sunny days in early May made part of spring feel like summer. Summer technically doesn’t begin until the summer solstice on June 20…
Category: Meteorology
Life of a raindrop: Why are raindrops big and small?
Torrential downpours that drench you in a minute to gentle drizzles that last all day. Why are some raindrops big and others small? Let’s start…
13 Fascinating facts about rainbows
Raining one minute and sunny the next, the ever changing weather of spring creates prime rainbow viewing opportunities. Just as no two snowflakes are alike,…
Lightning position best choice when unable to seek shelter
Being inside a substantial building or inside a vehicle is best when caught in a thunderstorm. But if you happen to be outside and unable…
Five ways lightning can strike a person
The impressive lightning and thunderstorm at the end of June hammered Boundary County with dozens of lightning strikes. The next morning I found a ponderosa…
Sun halos and sun dogs possible year-round
On a hike over Memorial Day weekend I happened to look skyward and see a colorful ring around the sun. The ring didn’t last long…
Why is the sky blue?
When a child colors a picture of the sky, the sky is blue and the sun is yellow. Why isn’t the sky green and the…
Thermometers help us define hot and cold
What does cold mean to you: 32 degrees, 0 degrees or minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit? Mid-winter temperatures of 32 degrees Fahrenheit are balmy for someone…
Speed of lightning incomprehensible
Flash, boom, rumble. The night sky lights up for an instant before the booming thunder overpowers all other noises. Again and again, the lightning and…
Look to the clouds for your daily weather forecast
One of the first things I do every morning is look outside and see what type of day it’s going to be. I always hope…
Life of a raindrop: Why are raindrops big and small?
Torrential downpours that drench you in a minute to gentle drizzles that last all day. Why are some raindrops big and others small? Let’s start…
13 Fascinating facts about rainbows
Raining one minute and sunny the next, the ever changing weather of spring creates prime rainbow viewing opportunities. Just as no two snowflakes are alike,…
Lightning position best choice when unable to seek shelter
Being inside a substantial building or inside a vehicle is best when caught in a thunderstorm. But if you happen to be outside and unable…
Five ways lightning can strike a person
The impressive lightning and thunderstorm at the end of June hammered Boundary County with dozens of lightning strikes. The next morning I found a ponderosa…
Sun halos and sun dogs possible year-round
On a hike over Memorial Day weekend I happened to look skyward and see a colorful ring around the sun. The ring didn’t last long…
Why is the sky blue?
When a child colors a picture of the sky, the sky is blue and the sun is yellow. Why isn’t the sky green and the…
Thermometers help us define hot and cold
What does cold mean to you: 32 degrees, 0 degrees or minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit? Mid-winter temperatures of 32 degrees Fahrenheit are balmy for someone…
Speed of lightning incomprehensible
Flash, boom, rumble. The night sky lights up for an instant before the booming thunder overpowers all other noises. Again and again, the lightning and…
Look to the clouds for your daily weather forecast
One of the first things I do every morning is look outside and see what type of day it’s going to be. I always hope…