cold air damming – DAMWeather

How are the Appalachians ten degrees warmer than lower elevations today?

There’s a fascinating temperature profile across the Appalachian Mountains today thanks to winds interacting with the … How are the Appalachians ten degrees warmer than lower elevations today?Read more

by Dennis Mersereau•December 16, 2024June 22, 2026

Cold air damming brought Greensboro a wild one-hour temperature tango

The weather is pretty darn cool this time of year. Huge storms romping across the U.S. … Cold air damming brought Greensboro a wild one-hour temperature tangoRead more

by Dennis Mersereau•November 25, 2023June 22, 2026

Can’t Stand the Gloomy Weather in the Southeast? Blame Cold Air Damming.

Happy CAD season! Today is the first installment of many gray, soggy days that will cast … Can’t Stand the Gloomy Weather in the Southeast? Blame Cold Air Damming.Read more

by Dennis Mersereau•October 26, 2018June 22, 2026

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