New England Weather, New England Climate [Idioma Inglés] - Hardcover

"Yes one of the brightest gems in the New England weather is the dazzling uncertainty of it. There is only one thing certain about it: you are certain there is going to be plenty of it."-Mark Twain; "Foliage season provides yet another opportunity, not only for tourists, but residents as well, to partake in the wondrous beauty of New England. The wonderful colors of the foliage season, like many other New England splendors, are highly influenced by the weather and climate of the region. Depending on location and tree species, foliage season spans all three autumn months-September, October, and November....Interestingly, small splashes of color may be seen as early as late August a great surprise to those who live further south in the United States. However, this phenomenon is probably caused by some other type of environmental stress to specific trees, as opposed to the climatic changes close to the start of the foliage season." -From the Book

New Englanders talk more about their weather than any other subject. Anyone who has scampered for shelter during a summer shower or shoveled a path through snow in May knows that bending to the weather's whims is a way of life in New England. But what do you actually know about New England's weather or climate? Combining a scholar's appreciation of weather systems and events with an ability to transmit their passion to a general audience, Gregory A. Zielinski and Barry D. Keim have written a one-of-a-kind guide to New England weather and climate. Not only are weather patterns in New England more changeable and more extreme than almost anywhere in the country, New England is the ultimate destination of nearly all storm tracks nation-wide. Recently, newsworthy items such as global warming, El Nino, and La Nina have significantly impacted our local weather, in both the short and long term. Luckily, the science of meteorology and climatology and their tools of observation and analysis have made great strides in the past few years. The authors offer an in-depth explanation of the latest theoretical insights into New England's weather along with a flurry of stories and lore about the vagaries of our clime. The book is divided into the seasons as we actually experience them - ski season, mud season, beach and lake season, and foliage season. It includes photos and illustrations: some very familiar, many hard to believe. Zielinski and Keim succeed in providing an illuminating and entertaining analysis and commentary while whole-heartedly embracing our region's atmospheric peculiarities. This book won't do anything about New England's weather or climate but it will help you understand them better.. NOTA: El libro no está en español, sino en inglés.