Basic Essentials: Weather Forecasting, 3rd Edition

by Michael Hodgson

For a generation, the Basic Essentials® series has been as much a part of the outdoors experience as backpacks and hiking boots. Information-packed tools for the novice or handy references for the veteran, these volumes distill years of knowledge into affordable and portable books. Whether you’re planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, Basic Essentials® books tell you what you need to know.Discover how to:
predict and recognize shifts in weather patterns
understand how and why different types of weather occur
identify cloud formations and know what they mean
observe variations in geography and how they affect the weather
develop weather awareness from basic meteorological concepts

Genres: Nonfiction

67 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1992

Reviews

[McArthur Library]

Simple to read and very handy for learning the basics of weather. Especially useful for hikers, backpackers, and outdoors enthusiasts! Also has how to put together your own home weather station for serious cloud hounds!

[Renee]

Informational and readable; especially useful for outdoorsy types and citizen scientists.