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…
Tag: Weather
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,…
Pheasant populations dependent on weather and habitat
Every time I drive through the valley on Copeland Road I look for pheasants near Farm to Market Road, especially in autumn and winter. Most…
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…
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…
North to Alaska
The annual trip north usually coincides with the migratory birds but this year the trip began sooner. Idaho’s weather could have been mistaken for April…
First Snow in Bettles
I was pleasantly surprised this morning when I looked out the window and saw snow on the tree branches. I quickly looked out the other…
Winter is around the corner
Technically it is still summer until September 23, the autumn equinox. But above the Arctic Circle, autumn is well under way with winter weather close…
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,…
Pheasant populations dependent on weather and habitat
Every time I drive through the valley on Copeland Road I look for pheasants near Farm to Market Road, especially in autumn and winter. Most…
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…
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…
North to Alaska
The annual trip north usually coincides with the migratory birds but this year the trip began sooner. Idaho’s weather could have been mistaken for April…
First Snow in Bettles
I was pleasantly surprised this morning when I looked out the window and saw snow on the tree branches. I quickly looked out the other…
Winter is around the corner
Technically it is still summer until September 23, the autumn equinox. But above the Arctic Circle, autumn is well under way with winter weather close…