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WEATHER LAB | How albedo affects the forecast
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Albedo Explained- Local 5 Weather Lab
Albedo Explained- Local 5 Weather Lab
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WEATHER LAB | Why does wind chill matter?
Meteorologists constantly mention wind chill throughout the winter, but why is it important?
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WEATHER LAB: Why does wind chill matter?
The wind chill is commonly mentioned during the winter, as it describes the "feels-like" temperature in relation to the wind and air temperature
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WEATHER LAB | Hoar frost versus rime ice
You've seen the photos before, but how do hoar frost and rime ice actually form? And what's the difference between the two?
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WEATHER LAB | How snow cover affects temperatures
The reflectivity of snow plays a key role in forecasting temperatures during the winter
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How does snow cover affect temperatures?
Snow cover plays a key role in moderating global temperatures both in the short term and the long term
Weather Lab
Weather Update Dec 21, 2020
Weather Update Dec 21, 2020
Weather Lab
WEATHER LAB | Types of winter precipitation
Rain, freezing rain, sleet, and snow- we see it all in the winter months. Here's the difference.
Weather Lab
WEATHER LAB | Facts about fog
Fog is common in Iowa, especially during the winter months. But do you know why and how it forms?
Weather Lab
Albedo Explained- Local 5 Weather Lab
Albedo Explained- Local 5 Weather Lab
Weather Lab
WEATHER LAB | Why does wind chill matter?
Meteorologists constantly mention wind chill throughout the winter, but why is it important?
Weather Lab
WEATHER LAB: Why does wind chill matter?
The wind chill is commonly mentioned during the winter, as it describes the "feels-like" temperature in relation to the wind and air temperature
Weather Lab
WEATHER LAB | Hoar frost versus rime ice
You've seen the photos before, but how do hoar frost and rime ice actually form? And what's the difference between the two?
Weather Lab
WEATHER LAB | How snow cover affects temperatures
The reflectivity of snow plays a key role in forecasting temperatures during the winter
Weather
How does snow cover affect temperatures?
Snow cover plays a key role in moderating global temperatures both in the short term and the long term
Weather Lab
Weather Update Dec 21, 2020
Weather Update Dec 21, 2020
Weather Lab
WEATHER LAB | Types of winter precipitation
Rain, freezing rain, sleet, and snow- we see it all in the winter months. Here's the difference.
Weather Lab
WEATHER LAB | Facts about fog
Fog is common in Iowa, especially during the winter months. But do you know why and how it forms?
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