Tag Archives: Weather Whys

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  WEATHER WHY: Tornados in Winter

  During the rare January thunderstorms we experienced Monday January 28th, Bobbi emailed Megan this question: “Tonight, we have heavy rain…
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  WEATHER WHY: Can a Wind Chill Below Freezing Cause Ice to Form?

  Even though it feels like it’s below freezing, ice won’t form when the wind chill is below 32 degrees and…
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  WEATHER WHY: Frost

  Ever wonder why some mornings there is frost on your windshield but not on other mornings? Megan answers what causes…
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  WEATHER WHY: Why is Snow White?

  Meteorologist Megan Salois explains why snow is white.
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  WEATHER WHY: Snow-Rain Ratio

  Megan Salois explains the snow to rain ratio and why it is not always the same.
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  Weather Why: What is a Winter Storm Watch?

  Megan Salois explains the differences between a winter storm watch, warning and blizzard watches and warnings.
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  WEATHER WHY: El Nino & La Nina

  Megan Salois answers Abby F.’s question, “What is the difference between El Nino and La Nina and how do they…
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  WEATHER WHY: Tropical Storm vs Post-Tropical Storm

  Meteorologist Megan Salois answers Ryan F.’s question about the difference between a tropical storm and a post-tropical storm.
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  WEATHER WHY: Indian Summer

  Meteorologist Megan Salois explains what qualifies as an “Indian Summer”.
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  WEATHER WHY: How do tornadoes form?

  Megan Salois answers the question how do tornadoes form.
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  WEATHER WHY: Why is the winter cold?

  Meteorologist Megan Salois answers Cheyenne’s question: Why is it cold in the winter?
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  WEATHER WHY: What causes thunder?

  Meteorologist Arielle Nixon explains what causes thunder and how you can determine your distance from a bolt of lightning.