The National Weather Service is always interested in gaining new sources
of weather data. A relatively new program called the Citizens Weather
Observation Program (CWOP) allows private citizens with home weather
stations to share, via the internet, data from these stations with the
NWS and others. The program is relatively simple, all one needs is a
home weather station (many brands and types will work), a home computer
with a dedicated internet connection (DSL or cable) and easily
obtainable software and/or hardware to port the data into the computer.
The NWS uses your weather data to aid in forecasting temperature and
wind. Additional information concerning the CWOP program is available
online via various search engines. Even more information and help in
joining/setting up a CWOP weather station can be obtained by calling Jim
Dudley or Steve Mendenhall at the NWS office in Hanford (559)584-3752 or
by email: james.dudley@noaa.gov or steven.mendenhall@noaa.gov
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