Did you know…
The barometer is a handy instrument for the boater to understand potential weather conditions.
High-pressure systems generally bring fair weather with sunny days and little or no precipitation.
Whereas, low-pressure systems usually bring foul weather with cloudy skies and precipitation.
A rapidly falling barometer can be a warning to the boater of strong winds and the likelihood of rain.
Our weather systems move from the west to the east.
The winds of a high flow clockwise bring cooler air, but on the back (western) side, the wind will generally be in a southerly direction with warmer temperatures.
In contrast, the winds of a low flow counterclockwise with warmer air, but cooler air from the north on the back (western) side.
Are you interested in joining a boating club on Grand Lake to have fun, plus the opportunity to take courses online or in the classroom to improve your boating skills and knowledge? Visit online americasboatingclub.org or usps.org/grandlake, on Facebook: America’s boating club-grand lake for more information.
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