CBS 3 Springfield Weather - Home Weather Experiments

Here are some neat little things you can do (sometimes with the help of an adult), right in your own home, that actually pattern pretty well what goes on in our atmosphere or in weather every day. If you have a good one that we don't yet know about...Go ahead and drop us a line! We'd love to hear about it, and perhaps put it here too for all to enjoy!

More Home Experiments Stories

Make It Rain Inside

Create rain inside a glass bottle using some hot water, ice cubes, and some other readily-available home items. Read more »

Rising and Sinking Air

A good way to simulate rising and sinking air (convection) at home. Colored water will move in directions based on its temperature. Requires, among other things, a clear plastic container and food dye. Read more »

Create Your Own Tornado

A quick and simple way to create the swirling vortex of a tornado. All you need is 2 plastic soda bottles, some duct-tape, and some water, and away you go! Also includes ways to make it look even better! Read more »

Clouds In A Bottle

Using a 2-litre bottle, matches, and some warm water, you can create clouds right in your own kitchen! Read more »