
- 312 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
The Weather of the Pacific Northwest
About this book
The definitive local weather guide for newcomers and longtime residents alike Powerful Pacific storms strike the region. Otherworldly lenticular clouds often cap Mount Rainier. Rain shadows create sunny skies while torrential rain falls a few miles away. The Pineapple Express brings tropical moisture and warmth during Northwest winters. The Pacific Northwest produces some of the most distinctive and variable weather in North America, which is described with colorful and evocative language in this book. Atmospheric scientist and blogger Cliff Mass, known for his ability to make complex science readily accessible to all, shares eyewitness accounts, historical episodes, and the latest meteorological knowledge. This updated, extensively illustrated, and expanded new edition features: • A new chapter on the history of wildfires and their impact on air quality • Analysis of recent floods and storms, including the Oso landslide of 2014, the 2016 "Ides of October" windstorm, and the tornado that damaged 250 homes in Port Orchard on the Kitsap Peninsula in 2018 • Fresh insight on local weather phenomena such as "The Blob" • Updates on the latest technological advances used in forecasting • A new chapter on the meteorology of British Columbia Highly readable and packed with useful scientific information, this indispensable guide is a go-to resource for outdoor enthusiasts, boaters, gardeners, and anyone who wants to understand and appreciate the complex and fascinating meteorology of the region.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- 01 The Extraordinary Weather of the Pacific Northwest
- 02 The Basics of Pacific Northwest Weather
- 03 Floods
- 04 Snowstorms and Ice Storms
- 05 Windstorms
- 06 Sea Breezes, Land Breezes, and Slope Winds
- 07 Coastal Weather Features
- 08 Mountain-Related Weather Phenomena
- 09 Weather Features of the Inland Pacific Northwest
- 10 Blue Holes, Flying Ferries, Tornadoes, and Dust Devils
- 11 The Weather and Climate of British Columbia
- 12 The Meteorology of Pacific Northwest Wildfires
- 13 The Challenge of Pacific Northwest Weather Prediction
- 14 The Evolving Weather of the Pacific Northwest
- 15 Reading the Pacific Northwest Skies
- Pacific Northwest Weather Resources
- Index
- About the Author