Phenomenon What is It Usual Effects on Winter Weather in the United States Recent Years It Has Affected the Winter Other Remarks Arctic Oscillation (AO) A climate index of the state of the atmospheric circulation (winds) moving over and around the Arctic. When the AO is positive, a ring of strong winds circulating around the

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Below are some common and uncommon weather terms that are used in the Farmers’ Almanac and on our website. Absolute Zero — The temperature at which all molecular motion ceases, equal to -459.67 degrees Fahrenheit or -273.16 degrees Celsius. Anemometer — An instrument for measuring wind force and speed. Aurora, or Aurora Borealis — Also

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