The Weather Gods Curse the Gettysburg Campaign
Weather Geeks13 Aug 2025

The Weather Gods Curse the Gettysburg Campaign

Guest: Dr. Jon Nese

When we think of the Battle of Gettysburg, we picture tactics, terrain, and turning points but what about the temperature? The clouds? The crushing heat, the unexpected storms, the impassable rivers? In their book The Weather Gods Curse the Gettysburg Campaign, meteorologist Dr. Jon Nese and historian Jeffrey Harding uncover a side of the Civil War that’s often overlooked: the weather. Using firsthand accounts and reconstructed data, they reveal how atmospheric conditions shaped everything from troop movements to morale, and may have influenced the outcome of one of the most pivotal campaigns in American history. Today on Weather Geeks, we go beyond the battlefield to explore how weather wasn’t just a backdrop to Gettysburg—it was an active player. Let’s take a step back in time… and check the forecast.

Chapters

  1. 00:00 The Weather's Role in Gettysburg
  2. 18:34 Uniforms and Soldier Experiences
  3. 21:08 The Impact of Weather Forecasts on Strategy
  4. 23:22 Historical Weather Analysis and Its Importance

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