 | 1998 Labor Day Storm
Dave Eichorn explains how the Labor Day Storm of 1998 happened.
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 | "Ring of Fire"
The "Ring of Fire" is the term for a specific jet stream pattern that sets up over the United States during the summer months. The result of this pattern can be strong thunderstorms for parts of the country.
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 | Why is the sky Blue?
Visible light from the sun is made up of many colors but on a clear, sunny day the sky appears blue. What makes the blue light the dominant color and what happens early and late in the day when the sun is lower on the horizon.
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 | Hail
How does hail form?
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 | Monsoon
Most people associate a monsoon with rain but it is techinically a wind. Find out more about these winds that occur all around the world.
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 | Water To Snow Ratio
Not all snowfalls are created equal. It is the temperature that can play a big role in whether just a few inches of snow falls or whether the snow accumulates in feet.
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 | Shelf Clouds
Find out more about this special cloud that typically forms near a thunderstorm.
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 | Backdoor Cold Fronts
Normally the weather in this part of the country moves from west to east. When weather systems don't behave this way sometimes they get a special name. Dave Eichorn explains what a bacdoor cold front is.
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 | Jet Stream Disturbances
At times they may not be very large, but disturbances in the jet stream winds aloft are the triggers to many weather events that occur in Central New York. Find out how jet stream disturbances form.
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 | Ground Clutter
Not all that shows up on a radar screen is precipitation. Here's how ground clutter occurs and also how to spot it.
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