MT Seminars Posted March 24, 2012 Posted March 24, 2012 (edited) Join us for the Weather Forecasting for Mountaineers Seminar by Michael Fagin at the Mountaineers Center Understanding and predicting mountain weather is a critical skill. Come learn from an expert. Michael Fagin is founder of Washington Online Weather (www.wowweather.com) and Everest Weather (www.everestweather.com), an Alpine Scramble grad and a professional weather forecaster. Mike will explain weather planning you need to climb peaks at home or around the world. He will begin with a discussion of weather patterns during our popular climbing season here in the Pacific Northwest, explaining the “machinery" of mountain weather - what forces give us wet or dry conditions, how to predict what’s headed our way. He will tell us where to find the best weather information before leaving home, and then will discuss forecasting in the field: What do various cloud formations portend? Does that shift of wind direction mean anything? Is that gray sky benign or is it time to turn tail and scat? However, Mike also does forecasting for international expeditions, including Mt. Everest. He will cover typical weather patterns in the Andes and Himalayas, and will explain how modern communications allow climbers to get weather data and forecasts even in remote locales. This hour long program will provide you with all the tools you need to make an accurate forecast but not bogged down with all the technical jargon. Reduce your mountain misery quotient. Learn skills to help you keep dry, happy and safe. Would you like to know more about Mike's work? Check out: Washington Online Weather www.wowweather.com Fagin Weather World www.faginweatherworld.blogspot.com Everest Weather www.everestweather.com Michael Fagin talks about weather and the best places to hike, ski or snowshoe. Broadcast every Tuesday at 9:50 am on KUOW 94.9 FM Seattle. Also on the web at http://kuow.org/listen/ No registration necessary. No fee. The Mountaineers members and non-members welcome. When: Thursday, April 5 at 7pm Where: The Mountaineers Program Center – Seattle Goodman B Room 7700 Sand Point Way NE Seattle, WA 98115 Edited March 24, 2012 by MT Seminars
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