Across
- 3. A bright ring surrounding the sun or moon caused by ice crystals in the atmosphere
- 5. A visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere
- 7. A prolonged period of little or no rainfall
- 9. A weather pattern characterized by unusually hot and humid conditions
- 11. A large rotating storm system with low pressure at its center, less intense than a hurricane
- 12. A large, dark, funnel-shaped cloud extending from the base of a cumulonimbus cloud
- 16. A weather phenomenon where warm air rises over mountains, causing it to cool and release moisture
- 17. A rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground
- 18. A phenomenon caused by a sudden temperature drop that creates an icy coating on surfaces
- 19. An atmospheric condition where warm air traps cooler air at the surface
Down
- 1. A strong, localized windstorm associated with thunderstorms
- 2. A violent and widespread snowstorm with strong winds
- 4. A sudden, powerful burst of wind often associated with a thunderstorm
- 6. A visible discharge of electricity between clouds or between a cloud and the ground
- 8. Frozen raindrops that bounce on impact with the ground
- 10. A dense, low-lying layer of fog over the sea or a lake that affects visibility
- 11. A sudden and brief heavy rainstorm
- 13. A large swirling storm system with low pressure at its center
- 14. A localized, intense downdraft of air near a thunderstorm
- 15. A weather event characterized by a rapid, severe drop in temperatur