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The Weather Wizard’s Cloud Book

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The Weather Wizard's Cloud BookAre you fascinated by the constantly changing panorama of the sky? Would you like to try your hand at amateur weather forecasting?

A great starting point for those with an interest in the weather is The Weather Wizard’s Cloud Book by Louis D. Rubin Sr. and Jim Duncan. This book will help you learn how to identify the different cloud types through explanations and color plates. Then the topic shifts to wind direction and what it means. These two keystones (cloud types and wind direction) form the basis of amateur weather forecasting.

But the authors do not stop there. In easy-to-understand terms, they explain fronts, storms, and optical effects in the atmosphere, providing an excellent introduction to weather phenomena. They also address weather folklore:

  • Groundhogs.
  • Woolly bears.
  • Mackerel skies.
  • Red in the morning.

The Weather Wizard's 5-Year Weather DiaryBy carefully studying the information and color plates throughout the book, you may be well on your way to predicting the weather accurately.

Want to check the forecasting tips in this book against your own observations? You may also be interested in The Weather Wizard’s 5-Year Weather Diary (read our full review).

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Motivated by her experience growing up on a small farm near Wichita, Kansas, Michelle Lindsey started Homestead on the Range to supply Kansas country living enthusiasts with the innovative resources that they need to succeed and has now been keeping families informed and inspired for over five years. Michelle is the author of two country living books. She is also a serious student of history, specializing in Kansas, agriculture, and the American West. When not pursuing hobbies ranging from music to cooking to birdwatching, she can usually be found researching, writing, or living out the country dream.