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Weather forecasting

22 Jun 2020
Sticky Post By Lucia Schweigert Posted in Aurora Stories Permalink

Interview with Gavin Pretor-Pinney from the Cloud Appreciation Society

Sticky Post By Lucia Schweigert On June 22, 2020

We spoke to Gavin from the Cloud Appreciation Society about the practical and emotional roles clouds perform for humans, intriguing cloud formations and his books. Gavins also shares valuable tips for cloudspotters.

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22 Apr 2019
Sticky Post By Lucia Schweigert Posted in Everest Stories Permalink

Weather on Everest – what will 2019 bring?

Sticky Post By Lucia Schweigert On April 22, 2019
A sunny evening at Camp 3, looking out over the Western Cwm at the clouds in the Khumbu valley.

2018 saw unprecedented good weather on Everest and a record of over 800 summiteers. In 2019, there are indicators the weather could be a lot worse. What do climbers have to be aware of?

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25 Feb 2019
Sticky Post By Lucia Schweigert Posted in Everest Stories Permalink

How do we forecast weather on Everest?

Sticky Post By Lucia Schweigert On February 25, 2019
Clouds at Everest Base Camp clear to show the peak of Nuptse.

Find out how weather forecasting works, what makes it particularly challenging in the mountains and which technological changes have made weather forecasts more reliable than ever.

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