Join us for free 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
kuow.org/listen/
When:
Thursday, April 5 at 7pm
Where:
The Mountaineers Program Center – Seattle
Goodman B Room
7700 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle, WA 98115
No registration necessary. No fee. The Mountaineers members and non-members welcome.
