equipment$30–55used in 1 side quest
Analog barometer/altimeter
A mechanical instrument that measures air pressure changes, which predict weather 12-18 hours before storms arrive. Turns cloud watching into active forecasting by showing the pressure trends that create those clouds.
What to look for
- 1Adjustable calibration dial to set local sea-level pressure
- 2Pressure trend indicator (rising/steady/falling) visible at a glance
- 3Measurement range covering 28.5-31.0 inHg for storm to fair weather
- 4Analog dial—easier to see trends than digital numbers
Skip
- Combination weather stations—you're paying for features you don't need
- Decorative barometers without calibration adjustments (permanently inaccurate)
- Digital models that don't display pressure history graphically
Used for: predicting weather changes before visible signs · correlating pressure drops with approaching storms · learning which cloud types form at different pressures · timing outdoor activities around pressure trends
Side quests that use it
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