Hello Readers!
Just wanted to let you know that WeatherBank, Inc has a new website now up and running!
www.weatherbankinc.com
I hope you will take a look at the new pages, browse our personal & commercial services and contact us if you have any questions!
Also, check out how we have helped other businesses... in our solutions tab! We look forward to hearing from you.
-Weathergirl, WeatherBank, Inc.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
“Weather you like it or not’s” FaceBook page has been getting a lot of questions this week! Which is very exciting! I hope they continue in the weeks and months to come!
A fan recently asked: what is freezing fog?
To demonstrate what freezing fog is, here is the definition of fog:
Fog is tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere at or near the surface of the earth, reducing horizontal visibility. It is created when the temperature and the dew point of the air have become the same, or nearly the same.
Now, freezing fog is:
The term used when fog is present and the temperature in the air is below 0 (Celsius).
I hope that this was a sufficient answer for you; I have all this information and nowhere to put it! Keep your questions comin readers! I’m here to answer your weather questions, no matter what type,
WEATHER YOU LIKE IT OR NOT!
Thanks!
-Weathergirl
A fan recently asked: what is freezing fog?
To demonstrate what freezing fog is, here is the definition of fog:
Fog is tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere at or near the surface of the earth, reducing horizontal visibility. It is created when the temperature and the dew point of the air have become the same, or nearly the same.
Now, freezing fog is:
The term used when fog is present and the temperature in the air is below 0 (Celsius).
I hope that this was a sufficient answer for you; I have all this information and nowhere to put it! Keep your questions comin readers! I’m here to answer your weather questions, no matter what type,
WEATHER YOU LIKE IT OR NOT!
Thanks!
-Weathergirl
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Light & Fluffy, or Heavy & Wet?
Hello again readers, and passers-by!
I was recently asked on our facebook page… (Which you are more than welcome to become a fan of)
"Why is snow sometimes light and powdery and other times heavy and wet?"
I have asked around, and researched this mystery myself, and here are the basics of what I have discovered about types of snow.
The consistency of the snow is heavily based on the temperature of the atmosphere and surface while the snow is falling. When the air is cold, both aloft, and at the surface, snow tends to be light and powdery. (This is great for skiers and snowboarders!) When the air is warmer, the ice crystals tend to be clump together which makes the snow denser and heavier.(Wet, dense snow is hard to shovel, but great for making snowmen!) Meteorologists need to know what type of snow will fall, because they need to be able to tell people what to watch out for. Whether it be slush, ice, or snow drifts on the roadways.
Hope this answers your question! Keep ‘em coming!
I was recently asked on our facebook page… (Which you are more than welcome to become a fan of)
"Why is snow sometimes light and powdery and other times heavy and wet?"
I have asked around, and researched this mystery myself, and here are the basics of what I have discovered about types of snow.
The consistency of the snow is heavily based on the temperature of the atmosphere and surface while the snow is falling. When the air is cold, both aloft, and at the surface, snow tends to be light and powdery. (This is great for skiers and snowboarders!) When the air is warmer, the ice crystals tend to be clump together which makes the snow denser and heavier.(Wet, dense snow is hard to shovel, but great for making snowmen!) Meteorologists need to know what type of snow will fall, because they need to be able to tell people what to watch out for. Whether it be slush, ice, or snow drifts on the roadways.
Hope this answers your question! Keep ‘em coming!
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
As promised… Winter Survival Tips and Tricks
ON THE ROAD…
FIRST you should always warm up your vehicle before driving in the winter. Revving a chilly engine causes more wear, and a heated car with clear windows is much safer and much more comfortable to drive.
Annoying icy windshield? To help loosen a solid sheet of ice, keep a box of fine grain salt with you. Pour the salt on it and rub it in. Give it a few minutes, then scrape.
Prevention: Icy windshields are a pain and unsafe. Prevent them with these tips: place a large, piece of cardboard, large garbage bags taped together, or the mats from your car over the windshield, and secure under the wipers. Windows will be ice free.
Missing ice scraper: In this case try using the edge of a credit card, or a longer, and strong kitchen tool.
Frozen Locks… you can get lock deicer, but where do you usually keep that? In the car right? Try these tips:
Warm the key with a match or lighter, then thaw your way into the frozen lock; or put the key in as far as it will go, then burn a piece of twisted paper near the lock.
Prevention: when you lock the car, cover the locks with thin magnet strips. Remove them for frost-free locks when you are ready to go.
To remove the salt from your car: Place a short lawn sprinkler underneath the car and run it for half an hour, OR, take frequent trips to the car was to prevent build-up.
Getting Stuck: rocking the car doesn’t work, try these tips: keep a couple of asphalt roof shingles, carry coffee cans filled with salt and sand, boards, canvas, or an old rubber bathmat. You can use tree branches or your interior floor mats for traction.
For safety’s sake: Check all your fluids, wires, and plugs, including washer fluid and very importantly, the radiator’s antifreeze. Check tires for traction and proper inflation.
Emergency kit essentials (God forbid anyone get stuck):
Lock deicer,
Washer fluid,
Jumper cables,
Markers or flairs,
Gloves,
A blanket,
Snack foods,
& water.
There is a lot more information out there than on this post, if you wish to look further into surviving the winter… glance at this handbook: http://dma.mt.gov/des/library/wshandbk02.pdf
ON YOU:
You know you have winter issues like static hair or red nose… here is how to remedy these things:
FLYAWAY HAIRS-spray static guard on a hairbrush and brush through hair
ROUGH ELBOWS-exfoliate 2x a week, and use creams or Vaseline to moisturize
FLAKY FACE-avoid products that contain alcohol and use a gentle and use a rich moisturizer several times a day (if possible)
RED NOSE-you must create a barrier between your nose and the sun… sun block. Or just wait until you get indoors and press a warm cloth on the tip for a few minutes. It should fade.
DRY HANDS-every time you wash your hands, they get drier and drier… the key is too keep them moisturized! You can even wear thick lotion to bed with cotton gloves. The moisture will absorb better.
DRY EYES-start wearing sunglasses that protect from both UVB and UVA rays, you could also use non-medicated eye drops as often as you need to.
I hope you all will be careful on the roads this winter and keep those flyaway’s down! And if you have extra comments or have a question about winter survival… let me know! Thanks, readers!
-Weathergirl
ON THE ROAD…
FIRST you should always warm up your vehicle before driving in the winter. Revving a chilly engine causes more wear, and a heated car with clear windows is much safer and much more comfortable to drive.
Annoying icy windshield? To help loosen a solid sheet of ice, keep a box of fine grain salt with you. Pour the salt on it and rub it in. Give it a few minutes, then scrape.
Prevention: Icy windshields are a pain and unsafe. Prevent them with these tips: place a large, piece of cardboard, large garbage bags taped together, or the mats from your car over the windshield, and secure under the wipers. Windows will be ice free.
Missing ice scraper: In this case try using the edge of a credit card, or a longer, and strong kitchen tool.
Frozen Locks… you can get lock deicer, but where do you usually keep that? In the car right? Try these tips:
Warm the key with a match or lighter, then thaw your way into the frozen lock; or put the key in as far as it will go, then burn a piece of twisted paper near the lock.
Prevention: when you lock the car, cover the locks with thin magnet strips. Remove them for frost-free locks when you are ready to go.
To remove the salt from your car: Place a short lawn sprinkler underneath the car and run it for half an hour, OR, take frequent trips to the car was to prevent build-up.
Getting Stuck: rocking the car doesn’t work, try these tips: keep a couple of asphalt roof shingles, carry coffee cans filled with salt and sand, boards, canvas, or an old rubber bathmat. You can use tree branches or your interior floor mats for traction.
For safety’s sake: Check all your fluids, wires, and plugs, including washer fluid and very importantly, the radiator’s antifreeze. Check tires for traction and proper inflation.
Emergency kit essentials (God forbid anyone get stuck):
Lock deicer,
Washer fluid,
Jumper cables,
Markers or flairs,
Gloves,
A blanket,
Snack foods,
& water.
There is a lot more information out there than on this post, if you wish to look further into surviving the winter… glance at this handbook: http://dma.mt.gov/des/library/wshandbk02.pdf
ON YOU:
You know you have winter issues like static hair or red nose… here is how to remedy these things:
FLYAWAY HAIRS-spray static guard on a hairbrush and brush through hair
ROUGH ELBOWS-exfoliate 2x a week, and use creams or Vaseline to moisturize
FLAKY FACE-avoid products that contain alcohol and use a gentle and use a rich moisturizer several times a day (if possible)
RED NOSE-you must create a barrier between your nose and the sun… sun block. Or just wait until you get indoors and press a warm cloth on the tip for a few minutes. It should fade.
DRY HANDS-every time you wash your hands, they get drier and drier… the key is too keep them moisturized! You can even wear thick lotion to bed with cotton gloves. The moisture will absorb better.
DRY EYES-start wearing sunglasses that protect from both UVB and UVA rays, you could also use non-medicated eye drops as often as you need to.
I hope you all will be careful on the roads this winter and keep those flyaway’s down! And if you have extra comments or have a question about winter survival… let me know! Thanks, readers!
-Weathergirl
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
a storms a-brewin!
Road closures, subzero wind chills, feet of snow! I know you all have heard... but this month will be the DECEMBER TO REMEMBER!
Why?
Because parts of the country that don't usually get much snow... are getting rocked with snow and ice over the next few weeks. Due to cold fronts from Canada colliding with moisture from the Gulf Coast. "PERFECT STORM" to quote my boss...
So beware of slick roads... ice storms, and heavy snow! People have already had serious injuries, and even been killed by this winters weather. DONT GET STUCK not knowing whats "coming down" in your area.
Tune in later for a winter survival advice!
If you want all the dirt on the storm where you live, call us to get free online access to our information! We look forward to hearing from you! 405-359-0773
-Weathergirl
Why?
Because parts of the country that don't usually get much snow... are getting rocked with snow and ice over the next few weeks. Due to cold fronts from Canada colliding with moisture from the Gulf Coast. "PERFECT STORM" to quote my boss...
So beware of slick roads... ice storms, and heavy snow! People have already had serious injuries, and even been killed by this winters weather. DONT GET STUCK not knowing whats "coming down" in your area.
Tune in later for a winter survival advice!
If you want all the dirt on the storm where you live, call us to get free online access to our information! We look forward to hearing from you! 405-359-0773
-Weathergirl
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Hello Everyone!
Happy December, the beginning of WINTER has begun! We had our first semi-cold day today in Edmond, Oklahoma.
Now is the time to post questions about winter weather! We have a couple already answered... about the snow belt and thundersnow... but what do you want to know?
I'm here to cater to your curiosity! Ask away!
-Weathergirl
DONT FORGET! We are also on facebook. become our fan! And if you are a client... be sure to tell us how WeatherBank, Inc has helped forecast your sales! If you would like to become a client, give us a call for a free consultation! 405-359-0773 or 1-800-687-3562
Happy December, the beginning of WINTER has begun! We had our first semi-cold day today in Edmond, Oklahoma.
Now is the time to post questions about winter weather! We have a couple already answered... about the snow belt and thundersnow... but what do you want to know?
- Fun facts about historical blizzards?
- Weird winter weather related factoids?
- Or ANYTHING ELSE from any other season!
I'm here to cater to your curiosity! Ask away!
-Weathergirl
DONT FORGET! We are also on facebook. become our fan! And if you are a client... be sure to tell us how WeatherBank, Inc has helped forecast your sales! If you would like to become a client, give us a call for a free consultation! 405-359-0773 or 1-800-687-3562
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