Space photos of the spring nor’easter will bring out your inner weather nerd

For most people, a snow day calls to mind visions of blowing snow, hot chocolate, and a day off from school, but weather nerds tend to look at things a little differently. 

Satellite loops, showing off what a storm’s moisture, atmospheric pressure, and winds look like from space are where it’s at for the weather geeks among us.

The most recent nor’easter hitting the East Coast on Wednesday is particularly beautiful when viewed from space, especially in the images taken by GOES-16, a brand new weather satellite known for its gorgeous photos. Read more…

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