The ECMWF model is a “non-hydrostatic” weather model. Most basic weather models assume the atmosphere is in hydrostatic balance, which means the force of gravity that pulls down on air is ...

On the 95th anniversary of its discovery, Pluto remains one of the most beloved and enigmatic worlds in our solar system, whether you call it a planet or not.

Clyde Tombaugh didn't set out to discover Pluto when he sent his sketches of the night sky to Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona in 1929. More than anything, he just wanted to get off the ...

The controversy endures over Pluto's true status, but the solar system underdog continues to capture hearts across the globe. Clyde Tombaugh didn't set out to discover Pluto when he sent his ...

An atmospheric river has made its way to Southern California, bringing rain to the region. With rain soaking Los Angeles County on Wednesday, areas badly hit by the Jan. 2025 wildfires must brace ...

This story was updated to correct spelling in headline. An atmospheric phenomenon called a Pineapple Express is expected to bring heavy rains and snowfall to California and the Northwest this week.

An atmospheric river gathers moisture from the tropics and moves it inland. California will see heavy rain and snow in some areas, mostly in the north. Arizona will not only remain dry ...