The Science of Extreme Weather Season 1 Episode 18
The Science of Extreme Weather
Season 1

Ep 18. Blizzards and Winter Cyclones

  • TV-PG
  • November 1, 2016
  • 31 min

Look back at historical blizzards that paralyzed major U.S. cities. Then probe the official definition of a blizzard, the cold-weather cyclone systems that create them, and the revolution in forecasting blizzards since 1993. Focus on the role of the jet stream, and dispel a common misunderstanding of the polar vortex.

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  • First Aired
    November 1, 2016
  • Content Rating
    TV-PG
  • Runtime
    31 min
  • Language
    English
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