It is the number one topic of small talk and the lowest common denominator of every society: the weather. But although it affects us all on a daily basis, there is usually only half-knowledge about its background. What is the difference between a cyclone and a hurricane? Or between sleet and hail? Did the dream of a white Christmas ever correspond to reality? Can weather make us sick? How do global phenomena, such as the jet stream and polar vortex, influence our Central European weather? Do the old weather rules really have a kernel of truth - and are they still reliable in the face of climate change? In his book, weather expert Dominik Jung opens up the exciting world of meteorology to us in an easy-to-understand and extremely entertaining way. Here you can learn everything you need to know about the causes of the weather and its forecast - and on top of that you can discover fascinating phenomena such as the Brocken ghost or dust devil.