Katabatic winds can be so strong they've been known to knock down trees and even cause significant damage to buildings. elaborate
Valley Winds, a wind phenomenon, can be surprisingly strong and gusty even in seemingly calm weather due to the funneling effect of valleys. elaborate
Polar satellites pass over the Earth's poles, providing complete global coverage over time, unlike geostationary satellites which only cover a specific region. elaborate
Nor'easters can produce blizzard conditions, even though they aren't technically blizzards themselves. The blizzard criteria focuses on sustained wind speed and visibility, which are often met *within* a Nor'easter but not necessarily across the whole storm system. elaborate
Some tropical cyclones have eyewalls that are so large they contain smaller, secondary eyewalls. elaborate
Cirrus clouds are sometimes called "mare's tails" because of their wispy, horsetail-like appearance. elaborate