The first thing I usually look at are snow totals —is it gonna be a powder day? OpenSnow forecasts totals for night (6 p.m.

A weather forecast will not only tell you where and when the weather’s going to change, but why. Typically, it’s the ‘why’ bit of the forecast where people tend to get confused.

Looking for a forecast guide for Ionian cruising? Charter Skipper Tom Fletcher provides his top tips for reading the weather in the area.