This usually indicates high pressure and stable air coming in from the west. When we see a red sky at night, this means that the setting sun is sending its light through a high concentration of dust particles. Red skies in morning, sailor take warning”, but what does that exactly mean?Īccording to the Library of Congress this proverb is explained with the following, Most of us are familiar with the saying, “Red sky at night, sailor’s delight. The position of the clouds in the sky itself indicate the likelihood of how the weather will behave high clouds suggest more pleasant weather, while low-flying clouds generally indicate precipitation or stormy weather.Ĭolors in the sky can indicate the weather as well. Their color ranges from white to black, and the darkness the color is the more likely they are bringing intense thunderstorms with them. These are those giant clouds that tower skyward like enormous anvils. Cumulonimbus Clouds – The big ol’ thunderstorm clouds.Altocumulous Clouds – Otherwise known as “fish scales” these clouds tend to indicate rainy weather within 24 hours.Mammatus Clouds – Ever see these rolling, bubbling clouds? They look like the sky itself is boiling they’re actually a form of thundercloud created when cold air circulates down from the top of the “anvil” and forms little “pouches” at the bottom of the thundercloud.Nimbostratus Clouds – Massive masses of clouds that cover the sky and hang low and heavy, nimbostratus clouds signify heavy rains.These tend to predict stormy weather, or at least rain, on the horizon. Cirrus Clouds – My buddy calls these clouds “fish bones”, but I’ve also heard “mare’s tails” what you’re looking for here are those light, wispy clouds the stretch across the sky.
They indicate some pleasant weather, but can also suggest more rainy or stormy weather in the next day or two. Cumulus clouds tend to be present on fair and pleasant days.
The answer to that is, “everywhere around you”.įrom the obvious cues like the clouds and the color of the sunset, you can also look towards animals, plants, and insects for reliable information about the weather. I know what date it is today, but if the world goes to hell I might not even know what month it is in a few years.įar-out and in-your-face weather indicators are valuable.
Forecasting is vitally important for planning days and methods of travel.Įven the more far-flung weather indicators are valuable to know, information like the woolly bear caterpillar measurement of previous weather, or which frogs are singing (more on this later).Weather knowledge is vital for establishing and maintaining your survival garden.Interpreting a storm system formation is powerful knowledge when you’re exposed to the elements and can’t retreat to a place of comfort.
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