Independent Project Blog Post #1

Every now and then when I'm at home curled up in my nice warm bed, I really appreciate a good thunderstorm. It helps me relax and fall asleep quicker than anything. Something that I noticed however, is that there aren't thunderstorms in the winter, or at least not when it gets cold enough outside to snow. This really perplexes me. I really want to know why there is not thunder and lightening at the peak of winter? Does this mean that the only way to have thunderstorms is when it's capable of raining? What conditions are needed in order for there to be thunder!??!