The New Zealand weather book

by Erick Brenstrum

An accessible guide to the New Zealand weather, with a particular emphasis on assisting people to improve their understanding and interpretation of weather forecasts and events. The book is aimed at the large and diverse market of people who either work or recreate in the outdoors.

136 pages, Paperback

First published November 30, 1998

Reviews

[Nathanael Coyne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredible interesting, informative and readable guide to understanding the weather with a focus on New Zealand weather events and idiosyncrasies, which our spectacular Southern Alps and exposure to the cold Southern Ocean play a significant part in. The thermodynamic concepts might seem daunting but are well explained with illustrations and historical weather charts. Recommended for anyone who wants to understand how the weather works especially if you live in New Zealand. A vital resource for outdoor recreation enthusiasts and trampers as this knowledge could save your life one day. Remember, in the southern hemisphere: Because 'L' looks like the hands on a clock, wind moves clockwise around a low pressure system.

[Max · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read to improve my weather observations for my upcoming avalanche risk management course. Still failing my daily forecasting for Wanaka, southern alps really fuck up my predictions.

Some of the information in this book is a bit dated too hence the 4 star.