Sailing Weather Service Provides a Look at the KW Weather Pattern

Author: Matt Sanders, SWS Meteorologist
 
Very consistent sailing conditions are frequently experienced during Key West Race Week. Often, nailing subtle wind shifts is the key to success. The typical Key West weather in January follows a relatively simple and predictable cycle lasting between five and seven days. Predicting individual shifts is difficult, but a general understanding of the weather patterns can be a big help in defining what shifts you will experience.

To understand the cycle, let’s say that the first day of racing finds a recently passed cold front stationary or dying south of the racing area.

Read the entire story at: North Sails