Weather Warning Signs
Visual Warnings
- Dark clouds moving quickly (especially low/rolling)
- Clouds dropping into ridges or saddles
- White haze on ridgelines
- Sudden visibility loss
- Fast temperature drop
Wind Warnings
- Sudden direction change
- Rapid speed increase
- Funneling through gaps/saddles
Sound & Sensory
- Any thunder (even distant)
- Metallic or sharp smell
- Tingling, buzzing, hair standing up
→ Lightning protocol immediately. Get off ridges and summits.
2-Out-of-5 Rule
If ANY TWO occur, act conservatively:
- Pressure dropping (watch elevation drift)
- Wind increasing or shifting
- Clouds thickening or lowering
- Garmin forecast worsens
- Sudden temperature drop
Pressure Reading (Stationary Only)
| Elevation Drift | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ±3-5 ft, settles | Stable |
| Drops 10-20 ft over 3-6 hrs | Weather in 12-24 hrs |
| Drops 20-30+ ft in 1-3 hrs | Weather imminent |