Why is it so hard to predict when we’ll have a snow day? Find out what factors determine whether precipitation will fall as rain, sleet, or snow!
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A blizzard isn’t just any old snowstorm. It’s extreme winter weather. Watch and learn what makes these storms special.
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In this activity, students will compare stories about a weather event from different media sources and different perspectives.
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NCAR scientist Roy Rasmussen will tell us about different methods that are used for measuring snowfall, and why it's important to know.
NSTA Web Seminar Science Updates: Learn about the challenges associated with snowfall measurement, the science behind aircraft deicing, and how new snowfall measurement techniques are improving airport operations during winter weather conditions.
Artists often used colors other than white to portray snow.
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Learn about the challenges associated with snowfall measurement, the science behind aircraft deicing, and how new snowfall measurement techniques are improving airport operations during winter weather conditions. Part of the NSTA Science Update Web Semnars. Thursday, November 11th, 5:00pm - 6:00pm Mountain
Water can be in the atmosphere, on the land, in the ocean, and underground. It moves from place to place through the water cycle.
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Students compare photographs of glaciers to observe how Alaskan glaciers have changed over the last century.
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