Why is visibility so good in the mountains?
Many visitors to cold mountains are struck by the amazing visibility. The visibility is so good that it can trick the brain into thinking things…
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On Misty Mornings, Look Up!
A misty morning in summer makes many people think they are in for a gloomy day. It’s actually a sign of good weather to come.…
Three Generations of Nature Readers
My thanks to Kareem Dieng and his family for reading my books. That’s Kareem with The Secret World of Weather, ‘Pops’ reading Lost Art of…
The Secret World of Weather – Paperback Out!
The paperback of The Secret World of Weather is out today – in the UK! I am very excited by that and this morning’s weather…
Under Every Footstep
A guest blog by Catherine Speakman (Tess of the Vale) History seeps into the soil with the fall of every leaf. All over the world…
Observer Reviews Weather
The Observer has reviewed The Secret World of Weather: Trying to divine what the weather might do without the use of an app almost seems…
New Podcast Interview
I had a very enjoyable chat with the wildlife photographer, Charlie, in his ‘Chatting with Charlie’ podcast. You can listen to it on Spotify: The…
Ice Wall in Finland
I’ve just received another fascinating email from ‘Chris in Finland’: I took this photo a few days ago on Lake Näsijärvi, Tampere, Pirkanmaa, Finland. This…
Saharan Dust Moon Halo
There was a 22 Degree halo around the moon a couple of nights ago. This is a sign of cirrostratus, a high veil of icy…