Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Reading the weather
Living outdoors, the weather becomes more important
in our lives. Learning to read the weather is a useful
art, although it shouldn't stop you from taking note of
a professional forecast. But more than that, it's
enriching to have a feel for what the atmosphere is
doing. Wind, clouds, humidity, and temperature are in
constant flux around the planet. A little basic research
will help you predict the weather where you are.
Signs of good weather
Cirrus are thin, wispy
clouds above 20,000
ft formed of ice
crystals. Their shape
follows the direction
of air movement.
Cirrus generally
indicate good weather.
Cumulus are the beautiful,
puffy white clouds, formed
by convection as warm
moist air rises on a
summer's day. Although
they can also form into
something less benign.
Altocumulus form at
a higher altitude than
cumulus clouds,
are puffier than
cirrocumulus, and
form a “mackerel”
sky and indicate fair
weather. In summer
they can presage a
thunderstorm.
Search WWH ::




Custom Search