Weather Words: Meaning Behind the Forecast

1256 reads comments

By Quincy Vagell on April 25, 2012, 8:30am

Use your ← → (arrow) keys to browse more stories.

Previous 1 of 9 Next

Ever hear the words: seasonable, mild, cool, comfortable in a weather forecast and have to stop and think, what do these words actually mean?

It's a topic that doesn't really have an official set of rules or guidelines. It really is subjective, but when a meteorologist is giving a forecast, the perception is often the most important thing.

Also, when is the higher high enough to call it hot? How about low enough for cold? Read on to see the perspective of one meteorologist of the meaning behind words like:

  • seasonable
  • comfortable
  • mild
  • cool
  • cold
  • hot

and more.

Share

Quincy Vagell

Town: Naugatuck, CT  

Reporting for WXedge since January 2012.

Articles: 937

Quincy Vagell's Bio

Become a WXedge become a contributor

Let Your Voice Be Heard

Have a question? A comment? A complaint? Meteorologist Quincy Vagell is here to service your every need. Go ahead, let him have it.