Weather for Hillwalkers

by Malcolm Thomas, Julia Bradbury (Foreword by)

Overview

For years hillwalkers and climbers have struggled to understand the complexities of the weather systems. This book, written by a professional weather forecaster, provides both the beginner and the more experienced with an understanding of the basic principles of the cause of each of the elements of wind, rain, snow, cloud, fog, sun and thunder, and looks at how they are affected by mountains and high ground. The author also explains the basic terminology of depressions, warm and cold fronts and airmasses, how to interpret weather maps and how to make short-term weather forecasts from observation. Aimed at hillwalkers and climbers, it is also invaluable for anyone wanting to understand and interpret weather systems.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780750992442
Publisher:	The History Press
Publication date:	08/01/2020
Edition description:	Second edition
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	5.20(w) x 7.80(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

During his career a professional weather forecaster, Malcom Thomas's book Weather for Hillwakers and Climbers became a classic work for those with an interest in this subject. 

Editorial Reviews

"I wish this book had been available when I first became interested in the weather half a century ago!" —Bill Giles OBE, senior weatherman BBC Weather Centre

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