Mountain Weather

by Renner, Jeff

• ISBN13: 9780898868197
• ISBN10: 089886819X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-03-01
• Publisher: Mountaineers Books

Summary

In his many years as a meteorologist, Jeff Renner has seen countless problems and accidents in the backcountry due to weather. In Mountain Weather, he teaches you how to avoid becoming a statistic-all it takes is a little basic weather knowledge, pre-trip planning, and vigilance on the mountain. Filled with tip lists and concrete examples, this book explores clues to watch for in the field, how to analyze them, and how to limit your exposure if caught in extreme weather conditions. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. 7
Acknowledgments	p. 9
Mountain Weather: An Introduction	p. 11
Mountain Weather 101	p. 21
A Little Basic Meteorology	p. 23
Mountain Thunderstorms 101	p. 48
Mountain Thunderstorms	p. 60
Thunderstorms and Fronts	p. 62
Post-Frontal Thunderstorms	p. 64
Strategies for Safety and Survival	p. 66
The Four A's of Thunderstorm Safety	p. 67
Other Thunderstorm Threats	p. 76
Thunderstorms and Flash Floods	p. 76
Thunderstorms and Wildfires	p. 81
Mountain Winds	p. 87
Mountain Winds: The Big Picture	p. 89
Winds in the Upper Atmosphere	p. 89
Winds that Move over Mountains	p. 92
Winds in and through the Mountains	p. 95
Winds that Change from Day to Night	p. 102
Thunderstorm Winds	p. 106
Assessing Your Exposure to Wind	p. 110
Acting Safely in a Windstorm	p. 112
Aiding Others in a Windstorm	p. 113
Light Winds	p. 115
Mountain Snow	p. 116
From Sky to Ground: Understanding and Finding Good Snow	p. 118
Snow on the Ground: When It's Risky, When It's Not	p. 123
Glaciers and Weather	p. 130
Pre-Trip Weather Briefings	p. 133
Mountain Weather Sources: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly	p. 135
Strategies for Pre-Trip Weather Briefings	p. 137
Weather Briefings for the Overachieving Outdoors Enthusiast	p. 150
Following a Plan with a Purpose	p. 153
Trail Notes: Regional Weather Guidance	p. 163
Local Weather Wisdom: Not Just for Locals	p. 163
The Far North: Alaska and the Yukon	p. 165
The Canadian Coast Range and Rockies: British Columbia and Alberta	p. 181
The Pacific Northwest Coast: Washington and Oregon	p. 195
The Northern U.S. Rockies: Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming	p. 211
The Pacific Southwest: California and Nevada	p. 223
The Desert Southwest: Arizona, New Mexico, and West Texas	p. 236
The Central U.S. Rockies: Colorado and Utah	p. 249
The Northern Appalachians: New York to Quebec	p. 263
The Central and Southern Appalachians: Pennsylvania to Alabama	p. 279
Conclusion	p. 295
Wind Chill	p. 297
Heat Stress	p. 298
Cloud Identification Chart	p. 300
Useful Conversions and Guidelines	p. 302
Internet Resources	p. 303
Bibliography	p. 304
Index	p. 306
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