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Mesohigh

Weather; General weather

A small, concentrated area of high pressure that may be created by the cold outflow and rain-cooled air from thunderstorms. It often forms a pseudo cold front or squall line on its leading edges. ...

Local name in the south-central Great Plains for strong winter winds blowing north or northwest following a sharp cold front with dropping temperatures. Marked by a dark, blue-black sky. Also called ...

Crepuscular rays

Weather; General weather

Contrasting, alternating bright and dark rays in the sky. Sunlight is scattered by molecules and particles rendering these bright rays visible. Contrast is enhanced by haze, dust, or mist. These rays ...

Mesolow

Weather; General weather

A small low pressure centre the size of an individual thunderstorm. Its presence may increase severe weather potential.

Thaw

Weather; General weather

A warm spell of weather when ice and snow melt. To free something from the binding action of ice by warming it to a temperature above the melting point of ice.

Syzygy

Weather; General weather

The points in the moon's orbit about the earth at which the moon is new or full.

Convergence

Weather; General weather

Wind movement that results in a horizontal net inflow of air into a particular region. Convergent winds at lower levels are associated with upward motion. Contrast with divergence.