Weather for Hillwalkers

By Malcolm Thomas

Essential weather knowledge for safe and enjoyable hillwalking and climbing in the British Isles.

For years, hillwalkers and climbers have sought to understand the complexities of mountain weather. Weather for Hillwalkers, written by a professional weather forecaster, offers invaluable insights for both beginners and experienced outdoor enthusiasts.

This new edition provides an understanding of weather elements--wind, rain, snow, cloud, fog, and thunder--and how mountains and high ground affect them. Readers will learn about depressions, fronts, air masses, and weather maps, and how to make short-term forecasts. Ideal for those tackling the elements in the hills and preparing for the Mountain Leader Award.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0750992441
• ISBN13: 9780750992442
• Release Date: November 2019
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.2" x 7.8"