The Colorado Weather Book

ISBN-10: 1565793420
ISBN-13: 9781565793422
Category: Colorado
Pages: 135
Language: English
Published: 1999
Publisher: Westcliffe Pub
Author: Mike P. Nelson

Description

Colorado is famous for the incredible diversity and drama of its weather -- and this book is the key for all you need to know. Illustrated with dramatic color photographs, charts, and drawings, The Colorado Weather Book covers Colorado weather phenomenon including snow, hail, tornadoes, and the beautiful cloud formations of our clear western skies. Highly informative and entertaining text includes an understanding of how weather actually works, how to build your own weather station at home, storm chasers, and Mike Nelson's infamous tornado dance. A fun, educational, and entertaining book for weather lovers of all ages by well-known meteorologist Mike Nelson and the entire 9NEWS Weather Team, with a foreword by anchorman Ed Sardella.

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