Weather refers to the atmospheric conditions in a specific area at a particular time. It includes short-term variations in temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind speed and direction, and atmospheric pressure. Weather can fluctuate from day to day and even hour to hour, dictating the daily experiences and activities of individuals. Common meteorological phenomena associated with weather include rain, snow, sunshine, clouds, thunderstorms, and tornadoes. Weather is typically observed and reported for local regions and can change rapidly, distinguishing it from climate, which describes long-term patterns and averages of weather conditions over extended periods in a broader area. Meteorology is the science that studies and predicts weather patterns, providing essential information for various sectors including agriculture, transportation, and disaster management.
Several counties in West Virginia, including Jackson, Nicholas, Pendleton, Pleasants, Tyler, and Wirt, closed schools due to the winter storm. Grant and Hampshire counties implemented non-traditional learning days to continue…