Dear Educator,
Extremely cold temperatures, bone-chilling winds, large snow flakes that hinder visibility and accumulate quickly. Many of us, depending on what part of the country we live in, have experienced a winter blizzard or two.
Winter blizzards can be furious and shut down towns completely. Not to mention the damage they cause to houses, power lines, key infrastructure and transportation systems. People need to prepare for winter blizzards ahead of time. They need to have food, water, milk and the basic necessities to last for days. In addition to food, people need to prepare for loss of electricity, water, and heat. Those who live in remote places may have to plan for weeks of confinement.
 For students, a winter blizzard may mean a few days off school (yay!), hot chocolate, gloves, scarves, hats, snow pants and of course sledding and snowball fights. A snowball fight seems harmless enough; however, in March of 1770, a snowball fight led to what is known as the Boston Massacre.
But did that snowball fight and the massacre that followed contribute to the Revolutionary War? Many seem to think so. WeatherBug Meteorologist Rachel Peterson takes a closer look at the Boston Massacre and in this month's Real-World Instruction (RWI) video.
Since we're on the subject of snow, most people don't notice the difference in temperature when there is snow on the ground. But even a few degrees difference can cost thousands or even millions of dollars in energy consumption. This month's RWI lesson, Snow Chills Hills, illustrates how local measurement of weather conditions is key to creating accurate forecasts.
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Snow Chills Hills
Snow cover is a very important factor in gauging how cold a location will be on a clear, starlit night or a bright, sunny day. Learn why local weather data is key to an accurate forecast.
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Thanks for reading this month's issue of Classroom Connections and Happy Holidays to you and your students!
Regards,
The WeatherBug Schools Team
Phone: 800-544-4429, extension 2
Email: edsales@aws.com
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