News and insightsView the latest news and insights from the WeatherQuest Team Filter All Transport Outreach Marine Energy Climate Business and Contracts Agriculture Sort by Name Most recent Oldest Featured Outreach July 16, 2026Weather Phenomena: Lake Effect SnowLake effect snow occurs around the world, but it is primarily associated with the Great Lakes region of North America. View Outreach July 29, 2026Weather Phenomena: LightningOne of the largest risks to our clients is lightning, which can strike from rapidly developing thunderstorms, or even without warning. View Outreach, May 27, 2026Weather Phenomena: Nacreous CloudsNacreous clouds, otherwise known as mother-of-pearl clouds, are a very rare, iridescent type of Polar Stratospheric Cloud (PSC). View Outreach August 12, 2026Weather Phenomena: Orographic UpliftThe land surface has one of the largest influences in shaping the weather we experience, with topography alone driving global weather systems. View Outreach June 10, 2026Weather Phenomena: Radiation FogFog is formed by moisture in the air cooling and condensing to form suspended water droplets that reduce visibility to below 1 km. View Outreach June 30, 2026Weather Phenomena: Rapid CyclogenesisThe wind can be an exceptionally powerful force of nature, reaching speeds of >200 mph, destroying infrastructure and devastating landscapes. View Outreach May 20, 2026Weather Phenomena: SnowSnow is one of most transformative weather conditions we have in the UK, making the environment look completely different when it settles. View Outreach June 23, 2026Weather Phenomena: Solar Optical PhenomenaOccurring on bright and sunny days, ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere can act as prisms which either refract or reflect the sun’s light into bright and colourful displays. View November 10, 2025WeatherQuest Invests in Mental Health First Aid TrainingWe’re proud to share that Ian and Ruby are now certified Mental Health First Aiders at WeatherQuest after completing some training. View123456Our TeamMeet our expertsMeet our experts