The Basic Essentials of Weather Forecasting

by Michael Hodgson

Discover simple techniques t predict weather. Understand geographic weather variations caused by mountains, valleys and deserts. Assess cyclical patterns. Distinguish between warm and cold fronts. Identify cloud formations that can help to predict on-coming conditions. Use an altimeter to observe pressure changes. Estimate wind speed. Combine all these skill to predict weather when traveling in the wilderness. Analyze Nature's signs to observe indications of bad weather using things like the morning and evening sky, an owl's hoot, the corona of the sun, insect-eating birds, frost and dew. A glossary of terms included to simplify highly complex definitions.

Genres: Nonfiction

72 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 1992

Reviews

[McArthur Library · Rating 5 out of 5]

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 · Rating 3 out of 5]

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