Re: [Paddlewise] weather prediction

From: Michael Neverdosky <MichaelN_at_cycat.com>
Date: Fri, 11 Dec 1998 09:54:47 +0000
735769_at_ican.net wrote:

> Most of it is just signs to look for like wind direction, clouds, etc
> although there is reference to barometric pressure. I treat it like a
> reminder to keep checking the signs. For beginners who have little or no
> knowledge of the weather it really comes in handy.

All of these aids are usefull but there is no substitute for time
outdoors.

Read the books, carry the field guids and refer to them as you observe and
make guesses as to what the weather will do over the next few hours.
Try to figure out why you guessed wrong when you miss, and what was
the tip that allowed you to get it right.

Direct observation will nearly always work for the next few hours.
Next day forecasts are not nearly as important as what is happening 
now and what will happen in the next hour.

You can plan for the future, but you must act now.

michael
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