climates-of-north-america

Climates of North America

what-makes-weather-happen

What Makes Weather Happen

the-atmosphere

The Atmosphere

pressure-temperature-and-wind-relationship

Pressure, Temperature, and Wind Relationship

How Weather Works

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Cloud Types and Heights

what-to-observe

What to Observe

Cloud Watching

pressure-systems

Pressure Systems

fronts

Fronts

Storm Systems

lightning

Lightning

additional-weather-hazards

Additional Weather Hazards

Identifying Weather Hazards

go-prepared

Go Prepared

real-world-scenarios

Real-World Scenarios

Forecasting in the Field

<p>Weather is complicated. My goal is to provide you with a basic understanding of how weather works, and to give you the knowledge and skills for successful trip planning and weather hazard identification.</p> <p>Successful trip planning starts with an understanding of the local climate and how weather works. I&#8217;ll start with mountain climates of North America, progress to weather basics, and then discuss what makes weather happen. By the end of the course, you&#8217;ll know how to evaluate weather forecasts, make observations of the weather in the field, identify changing weather patterns, and ad...</p>