Even given the enormous technological breakthroughs that satellites and radar have brought to the weather forecaster, accurate predictions remain, by nature, without total certainty. Meteorology is an inexact science where fate holds the trump card. Yet, with an understanding of the basic weather systems and an understanding of why certain skyscapes occur, it is often possible to add personal observations to the overall situation, as supplied by the national weather or shipping forecasts, to arrive at a more accurate local forecast. This is the objective of this book. Readers will quickly learn weather terminology and begin to understand what happens to the elements around them with the aid of this book's beautiful color photographs and diagrams. They can then make their own predictions of wind, rain, and temperature with some rationale and precision.

With an understanding of the basic weather systems and why certain skyscapes occur, it is often possible to add personal observations to the overall situation and arrive at an accurate local forecast. This book is written by an experienced pilot to provide the reader with these skills. The expert use of beautiful colour photography and diagrams enables the reader to understand quickly what is happening to the elements around them.