[nrv-hams] Snowfall Amount Reporting

[Carter Craigie]

Hi New River Valley Club Members,

 

This wet snow is predicted to continue falling until about 6:00 AM Monday
morning.

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Blacksburg (BBG) would appreciate your
reports of snowfall depths.

Find a spot away from buildings, trees, vehicles, and so forth, where the
ground is fairly level, if possible.

Use a 12" ruler or yardstick to determine the depth.

Make a note of the TIME and date you are taking your reading.

 

In your report include the following:

 

1. The snowfall depth

2. The time you made your reading

3. Your home address (with the street number) or the nearest cross street or
intersection, including route numbers, if you are in a rural area.

4. If you notice the time that the snowfall stops please include that in
your report too.

5. Include any storm damage, if any, and any road condition problems, if
any.

6. If the wind picks up, please include the wind speed (as measured OR
estimated) and the direction it's coming from.

7. If you're able take the rate of the snowfall, please include that too.

 

You can telephone me at 540-250-8184.

You can email  or text me at carter128 at verizon.net

You can send me a message on WXSpots, using BLACKSBURG NWS for our group
name.

 

I welcome ALL questions.

 

The BBG NWS really appreciates your reports.

 

73,

 

Carter Craigie N3AO

570 Brush Mountain Road

BBG, VA 24060