Contrails and Clouds
__________________________________________________________ If you look closely at these two pictures you can see how the aircraft contrail cuts the lower cumulus clouds at a slightly different…
Category: Weather
Three Winds
I took this picture a week ago. It shows the lower fair-weather cumulus clouds against the upper cirrus clouds. It is not at all unusual…
The Rich Smell of Inversion
Early yesterday morning I was struck by the strong smell of smoke outside. It was not the smell of fresh fire, more the heavy scent…
Time and Trace
During a private course yesterday we spent some time looking at the effect of the wind on trees and grass. We also looked at the…
The Art of White Edges
This morning was filled with a breezy walk up to Halnaker Windmill. The sun was out for most of the way up the hill, but…
Thick and Thin Mist
We spend most of our time looking horizontally. This morning was a misty one and looking out across the fields the mist felt thick and…
Fog Navigation
This morning brought with it a nice thick radiation fog, which the sun will probably burn off soon. There is not forecast to be much…
Wayfinding with Lees
On outdoor courses one of the ways that I try to keep participant’s senses sharp is by telling them that I expect them to spot…