The Geographermeteorology

Welcome to the first Geographer magazine of 2023. I hope this year can be a positive and productive one for us all.

We have chosen the fascinating topic of meteorology as our theme to kick-start the new year. The weather remains the most common topic of conversation for friends and strangers alike, in particular as a safe introduction to deeper discussion, reflecting our social comfort zones, and our uncertain weather, of course. But it also reminds us that everyone has an innate interest in geography; after all, meteorology is part of geography and part of everyone’s daily experience. We all experience the weather every day, but how many of us actually understand it?

For this edition of The Geographer we sought contributions from some of those who, day-to-day, help us to understand the weather, help explain its impact, and help people to understand and plan for it. From local forecasts for chocolate and crisp deliveries, to reading natural signs and predicting weather and cloud patterns, to international forecasts and climate, and the individuals and institutions that professionally work in this arena, there is so much of interest, so much to know and learn, so much to discuss. So, next time someone begins a conversation with an observation about the weather, we hope you’ll smile and think of one or another of the articles in this magazine.

With thanks to the Royal Meteorological Society, the UN World Meteorological Organization and the Met Office for their help in securing articles and for all the wonderful contributions. Enjoy...

Mike Robinson, Chief Executive, RSGS

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