[nrv-hams] Snowfall Amount Reporting

Mon Feb 20 17:03:03 EST 2012

Also, he will probably stop talking to me for this ... BUT.... it was Phil's birthday yesterday...

Brian

On Feb 20, 2012, at 4:59 PM, Carter Craigie wrote:

> Wow, Phil,
> 
> 
> 
> Thanks so much for your super email; I wasn't expecting that! THANK YOU SO
> VERY MUCH!
> 
> I see that you "replied to all," so everybody got your nice email.
> 
> It is a real pleasure working with you!
> 
> 73,
> 
> Carter N3AO
> 
> 
> 
> From: Phil Hysell [mailto:phil.hysell at noaa.gov] 
> Sent: Monday, February 20, 2012 1:22 PM
> To: carter128 at verizon.net
> Cc: NRV-Hams: A mailing list for members of the New River Valley (VA)
> Amateur Radio Club.; CWforever2 at gmail.com; benchoff at bev.net
> Subject: Re: [nrv-hams] Snowfall Amount Reporting
> 
> 
> 
> Good Afternoon,
> 
>      The National Weather Service in Blacksburg sincerely appreciates all
> the reports you provided us during last night's winter storm. Thank you so
> very much! 
>       In addition to providing near real-time information that helped us
> update our snowfall forecast, and providing the media with snowfall totals
> in the area, your reports are also used to create a map summarizing the
> event. We regularly use these maps for research and case studies. The more
> reports we receive, the greater the accuracy of this map. 
>       The map of yesterday's storm can be viewed from our Facebook page at:
> https://www.facebook.com/pages/US-National-Weather-Service-Blacksburg-VA/216
> 190061773271
> 
>        Thank you so much again for taking your valuable time to provide us
> with your helpful reports.
> 
>        Sincerely,
>        Phil Hysell - KI4CKP
> 
> 
> 
> On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 12:41 PM, Carter Craigie <carter128 at verizon.net>
> wrote:
> 
> Hi again New River Valley ARC Weather Spotters,
> 
> Thanks so much for all your snowfall depth reports you gave me yesterday. I
> relayed them all into the BBG NWS, and each time I was able to speak with
> Phil Hysell there, the SKYWARN Spotter group instructor we have all had the
> privilege of learning from.  He was most appreciative.
> He told me to do the following, and I hope you will also:
> 
> Open your internet browser and enter in the following:
> 
> www.weather.gov/Blacksburg
> 
> The look on the menu on the left until you find something like the
> following:
> 
> Hydrometerological Event Display
> 
> And you will see the big cluster showing all of our reports from yesterday.
> You will have to click on the + sign to zoom in on our area. Each "balloon"
> will have the maximum snowfall that you reported, right at the locations you
> gave me. Pretty neat, I think!
> 
> Now, TODAY, if you will email me (carter128 at verizon.net) or call me on my
> cellphone (540-250-8184 <tel:%28540-250-8184> )  your total snowfall depths,
> I will call them into
> the BBG NWS, and then they will have complete data!
> 
> So far, I have 8.75" for Wytheville, from Lou Westfall KF4JRV; and I have my
> own (7" even) for my home here at 570 Brush Mountain Road, Blacksburg. I
> will also try to be near my 2-meter ham radio, but I can't promise to be
> there when you call...
> 
> Thanks everybody!!
> 
> 73,
> 
> Carter N3AO
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nrv-hams-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:nrv-hams-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Carter Craigie
> Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2012 2:08 PM
> To: nrv-hams at mailman.qth.net
> Cc: CWforever2 at gmail.com; benchoff at bev.net; Phil.Hysell at noaa.gov
> Subject: [nrv-hams] Snowfall Amount Reporting
> 
> 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
> 
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> 
> -- 
> Phil Hysell
> 1750 Forecast Drive
> Blacksburg, VA 24060
> 540-552-1613 x2.
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> 
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