“Tannenzapfen öffnen ihre Schuppen bei gutem und schließen sie bei schlechtem Wetter.”
— Arthur | LOWA Manager Service Department
On the go How to gauge the weather conditions correctly
The weather can change suddenly, especially in the mountains. Trails and paths become hazardous to walk on in rainy, stormy, windy, foggy and chilly conditions. Be careful – and if the weather turns bad, seek shelter in a hut. Animals and the natural environment will tell you if a storm is brewing. Before your tour find out more about the various cloud types that you are likely to encounter. If cumulus clouds are looming and it is getting mistier, that means inclement weather. The same applies to thickening cirrus clouds and descending stratus clouds.
Signs of bad weather:
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Wind
The wind changes direction and picks up considerably -
Mist
Early morning mist keeps on rising and does not dissipate -
Clouds
Certain cloud formations, e.g. cumulus clouds -
Floor
Particularly large number of earthworms on the forest floor -
Further signs
Atmospheric pressure drops, swallows fly lower and excellent visibility