Almost everyone is fascinated by weather. We dedicate entire TV channels to it. Forecasting the weather is important to folks. "Shhh! The weather is coming on." I like to use the horizon as a forecaster. Very unscientific and probably not that reliable, but it somehow makes me feel like Jeremiah Johnson.
In my world, if the sun is slow to shine but there are stars in the west, it is going to be a decent day. If there are a few stars in the sky but totally black in the west it is going to rain sometime today. If there are no stars anywhere and the sun is slow, rain is eminent. If there is any thunder or lightening anywhere, the dogs and I turn and head for home.
The direction of the wind gives me an idea of how much different the day's temperature will be from the current temperature; north wind colder, south wind warmer. Wind from the east means I will not like the day's weather. Substitute snow for rain and that's pretty much all I need to know to get dressed for the day.
I don't get to see my favorite horizon show very often but it is always amazing. An hour before dawn and a fast approaching rain storm is on the way. Lightening through the clouds provides a colorful fireworks display in the west while stars shine brightly and serene in the east. On these rare days, I am again reminded why I live in the country...so that I can make referrences to obscure mountain men.
In my world, if the sun is slow to shine but there are stars in the west, it is going to be a decent day. If there are a few stars in the sky but totally black in the west it is going to rain sometime today. If there are no stars anywhere and the sun is slow, rain is eminent. If there is any thunder or lightening anywhere, the dogs and I turn and head for home.
The direction of the wind gives me an idea of how much different the day's temperature will be from the current temperature; north wind colder, south wind warmer. Wind from the east means I will not like the day's weather. Substitute snow for rain and that's pretty much all I need to know to get dressed for the day.
I don't get to see my favorite horizon show very often but it is always amazing. An hour before dawn and a fast approaching rain storm is on the way. Lightening through the clouds provides a colorful fireworks display in the west while stars shine brightly and serene in the east. On these rare days, I am again reminded why I live in the country...so that I can make referrences to obscure mountain men.
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