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Weather forecast for hiking and backpacking

The knowledge of the weather os essential for any successful hiking. Although there are many weather forecast apps and websites but they all report the global weather of the region however we need very specific local weather pattern. A minimum knowledge can help you be prepare and enjoy more.





1- Follow the typical weather forecast.

2- Know few important types of clouds. This is the cloud chart on NWS:

and here is a nice and practical identification guide:

and a free app:

3- Know the tornado pattern. The most dangerous part of the rapidly rotating clouds that could produce tornado is called the bear cage.

4- Be mindful about the elevation if it starts raining. Lower elevation and valleys might experience flash floods.

5- In case of thunderstorm, descend to a lower elevation. Don't panic and stay mindful about the direction and your location. You may end up lost if you panic to get to a lower elevation.

6- If you are carrying a GPS with barometer or any other kind of barometer (altimeters are usually designed with a barometer) keep an eye on the pressure. Lower pressure than normal may be a sign of an upcoming storm (higher pressure moving to lower pressure).




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  1. AnonymousMay 28, 2020 at 12:13 AM

    Nice, short and practical for hiking and backpacking.

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