Monday, October 27, 2008
Understanding the weather in the Pacific Northwest
For those who have ever tried to understand the weather patterns in the Pacific Northwest or who wonder why the weather forecasters are almost always wrong, this is the book for you! Cliff Mass, professor of atmospheric sciences at the University of Washington and weekly guest on KUOW radio (Friday's at 9:50), is the preeminent authority on Northwest weather. He has published dozens of articles on Northwest weather and leads the regional development of advanced weather prediction tools. His new book, The Weather of the Pacific Northwest, is a must read for all residents of this area.