Words at Work: Weather Words

Will today’s weather be dreary or bright? Climate conditions make a big difference to all of us. That’s why it’s important to know the vocabulary of weather.

A.

Complete the crossword puzzle with the “weather words” in the box. The clues will help you select the correct words.

cloud fog hail humidity forecast degrees

DOWN 1. a report of what the weather is likely to be 1.

F 1. ______ 2. __________

__ 3.______________

4.________

__ 5. ________________

ACROSS 1.a large group of tiny water drops that float close to the ground, forming a thick mist 2.a large group of tiny water drops that float together in the sky 3.units used to measure amounts of heat in the air 4.balls of frozen ice that drop from the sky 5.the amount of water vapor (dampness) in the air _________________________________________ _________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________

B.

Write a forecast for tomorrow’s weather in your region. Use some of the words from the puzzle and other weather words you know.