Description
The rivers and lakes of the Chain of Lakes and Great Lakes region offer a wide variety of paddling and boating opportunities. Regardless of whether your adventure includes a lazy river or the open waters of the Great Lakes, a safe and comfortable outing requires a basic understanding of weather forecasting. By attending the 3-part Weather Forecasting For On The Water webinar series you will gain an understanding of basic weather principles and learn how to use a variety of forecasting resources.
The skills learned during the Weather Forecasting For On The Water series will improve your trip planning and reduce the likelihood that you will be exposed to uncomfortable or hazardous weather conditions. You will also learn where to find and how to interpret forecasts for your favorite paddling or boating spot.
Series Topics
February 28, 2022
- A Few basic weather principles.
- How to decode the confusing symbols, color shading, and meteorological shorthand on weather forecast maps.
- The basics of weather forecasting apps.
March 7, 2022
- The forces controlling the wind and wind forecasting resources.
- Wave forecasting.
- Forecasting precipitation.
March 14, 2022
- How to use Doppler Weather Radar to assess the development, monitor the evolution, and track the movement of thunderstorms.
- How to forecast the potential and nature of severe weather.
- The thunderstorm life-cycle and the conditions that lead to thunderstorm development.
- How to recognize and large and small-scale weather patterns that promote thunderstorm development.
Recordings
Don't worry if you can't attend one of the live Zoom sessions. Each session will be recorded and made available to registered attendees until June 1, 2022.
