Unless you’re taking a Philmont trek in summer, when you can set
your watch by the afternoon thunderstorms, it’s almost
impossible to predict the weather. But don’t give up on becoming
the unofficial office meteorologist just yet. Simply absorb some
easy-to-remember weather folklore to increase your odds of an
accurate forecast. You can learn it all from Learn from the
Handbook—on page 238, to If you step outside and see any of
these signs, pleasant weather is on the way: - “Red sky at
night, sailor delight.” Dust particles in dry air make the
sunset glow red. - “Swallows flying way up high mean there’s no
rain in the sky.” High-pressure systems carry insects up into
the air, and swallows follow their food aloft. - “If smoke goes
high, no rain comes by.” Smoke going straight up from your
campfire means there’s no wind to bring storms - “When dew is on
the grass, rain will never come to pass.” Cool, clear, dew-
forming nights bring nice weather the next If you see any of
these signs, however, better pack an - “