Hello all. As a total novice, indeed imbecile, what does 'dam' mean and what does it imply as in 500-1000 hPA, 516 dam on the snow farecast chart here? There is just so much I would want to understand but don't know where to start. Could anyone recommend a site which gives a retards guide to meteorology symbols and charts? May we all live in igloos by March. Thanks all. Oh, and mods, please remove this if it's in a bad place. cheers :blush: Oh embarrassing - just found the netweather guide. I await my removal. Best wishes