Steven A. Ackerman
Sioux City Journal
United States
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Ask the Weather Guys: When does autumn officially begin?
The autumnal equinox is when the Earth enjoys equal amounts of day and night for the first time in six months. → Read More
Ask the Weather Guys: Why are some clouds fluffy on top but flat on the bottom?
The Weather Guys explain what holds clouds up and why some are fluffy on top but flat on the bottom. → Read More
Ask the Weather Guys: What should I know about the spring equinox?
The spring equinox, also called the vernal equinox, marks the beginning of the spring season in the Northern Hemisphere. → Read More
Ask the Weather Guys: What is the status of Earth’s ice?
The amount of ice covering Earth varies year to year, but over decades, trends emerge. A recent analysis shows the amount of Earth's ice is decreasing. → Read More
Ask the Weather Guys: What is D.C. weather like on Inauguration Day?
Lincoln's was rainy, Taft was inaugurated in a blinding snowstorm, and Reagan had both the warmest and coldest of the January inaugurals. → Read More
Ask the Weather Guys: How do ice crystals form and grow?
Ice crystals are made of water molecules, which are formed by two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom. → Read More
Ask the Weather Guys: Hurricanes, derecho, fires top weather events of 2020
The year 2020 will be noted for some memorable and record-breaking weather. → Read More
Ask the Weather Guys: How historic was 2020 hurricane season?
The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season will go down as the most active hurricane season on record. → Read More
Ask the Weather Guys: Does the moon affect the weather?
Lunar gravity affects the density of the thermosphere, which is the largest layer of the atmosphere. → Read More
Ask the Weather Guys: Does the ozone hole occur over both poles?
An Arctic ozone hole is rare, but one did develop this spring. → Read More
Ask the Weather Guys: Where are we on hurricane season thus far?
The Atlantic basin hurricane season is off to a roaring start in 2020. → Read More
Ask the Weather Guys: What is mud rain?
Mud rain is rain that contains a noticeable concentration of particles of sand or dust. → Read More
Ask the Weather Guys: How is sun key to weather?
The fundamental cause of weather is the effect of the sun on Earth. → Read More
Ask the Weather Guys: How strong a wind will knock someone over?
If you weighed 100 pounds, knocking you down would take a wind of at least 70 mph. → Read More
Ask the Weather Guys: Will spring temperatures affect the COVID-19 outbreak?
In general, in temperate countries like the U.S., dry cold air is a favorable condition for flu transmission. → Read More
Ask the Weather Guys: What’s up with the Antarctic weather?
Warm-weather records for parts of Antarctica were set on both Feb. 6 and Feb. 9. → Read More
Ask the Weather Guys: What is snow sparkle?
Snow sparkle is caused by light reflecting off ice crystals that have settled on the top of the snow. → Read More
Ask the Weather Guys: What is an ice fog?
Ice fog is a type of fog consisting of fine ice crystals suspended in the air. → Read More
Ask the Weather Guys: What is an ice fog?
Ice fog is a type of fog consisting of fine ice crystals suspended in the air. → Read More
Ask the Weather Guys: What is an ice fog?
Ice fog is a type of fog consisting of fine ice crystals suspended in the air. → Read More