The Oregon Weather Book: A State of Extremes
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By George H. Taylor and Raymond R. Hatton
1999. 7 x 10 inches. 288 pages. Illustrations.Maps. Glossary of weather terms. Index.
ISBN 0-87071-467-8. Paperback, $19.95.
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Oregon Weather Records |
Oregonians are nuts for weather. They're hungry for weather news, anecdotes, statistics, trivia, and, of course, forecasts.
The Oregon Weather Book will whet Oregonians' insatiable appetite.
A comprehensive and fact-filled resource for anyone who watches, studies, enjoys, or simply endures Oregon weather, this book offers a history of significant weather events and a guide to the forces that create and govern our weather. The authors consider perceptions (and misperceptions) about Oregon weather by residents and outsiders, including the origins of the term, "webfoot."
An invaluable reference,
The Oregon Weather Book is intended for all Oregonians, from die-hard weather watchers and professionals to those who look to the skies to make recreation, travel or business plans. Tips on interpreting atmospheric conditions will allow amateur forecasters to analyze and predict weather with greater accuracy.
About the Authors
George Tayor is the State Climatologist for Oregon. A faculty member of Oregon State University's College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences, he is Director of the Oregon Climate Service, the State's official repository for weather and climate information. He lives in Corvallis, Oregon.
Raymond H. Hatton is Professor Emeritus of Geography at Central Oregon Community College. He is the author of many books on Oregon history, geography, and climate. He lives in Bend, Oregon
Also available
The Climate of Oregon: From Rain Forest to Desert the companion volume to
The Oregon Weather Book.
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