Roger Hill's Weather Classroom
Latest Episodes
Early Snow Climatology, Snow Tires & Driving Skills
On this episode, Roger talks about snow climatology, snow tires, and driving skills
Astronomy- the Equinox, the Solstice & Seasonal Changes
On this episode, Roger talks about the Equinox, the Solstice, and Seasonal Changes
Tropical Cyclones Part 3
On this episode, Roger Hill talks about the Green Mountain State's history with tropical cyclones.
Tropical Cyclones Part 2
On this episode, Roger talks about hurricane seasons within the United States, and what causes them. Chart of frequency of Hurricanes based on date
Tropical Cyclones Part 1
On this episode, Roger talks about the Sapphire Simpson Scale, a way to categorize a storm based on its maximum sustained wind speeds. Anything ranked a category 3 or higher is considered a major hurr
A Time Machine Through Global Temperature Averages
Radio Vermont Forecaster Roger Hill looks at how temperature averages have changed since the end of the last ice age when compared to data from 1961-1990 and how the earth's temperature affected early
All About Wind
Wind is the movement of air that develops due to temperature differences in different parts of the world. The differences in temperature result in differences in density which results in differences i
Multiple Precipitation Types or Mixed Bag Precipitation
Roger details how varying air and ground temperatures at different levels of the atmosphere can produce interesting forms of precipitation such as sleet, hail, or freezing rain, or a combination of pr
Astronomical Equinox and Solstice
Roger talks about Equinox and Solstice, astronomic events that humans have observed for a very long time. Why don't we see exactly 12 hours between sunrise and sunset during equinox? Roger talks about
Clouds: Reading the Sky
This week Roger goes over the different types of clouds, where they usually sit in the atmosphere, and how forecasters can tell what's going on in the atmosphere by looking at them.