[PPRAANet] Fwd: [W0TLM] D-14 PPARES: SKYWARN RECOGNITION DAY CANCELLED at NWS Pueblo

[Pam Scott]

I received this from another club Dan and I are in. Skywarn has been cancelled.


Pam Scott, W0PRS
PPRAA Treasurer and Megafest Co-Chair
www.ppraa.org




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>> All (my apologies for list duplications -- please pass along to other
>> groups) --
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>> Tom Magnuson (KBØZWX) at NWS Pueblo just advised us that due to weather
>> models indicating SEVERE AND DANGEROUS COLD AND WINDY WEATHER ALONG WITH THE
>> POSSIBILITY OF SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW THAT COULD CAUSE DANGEROUS
>> DRIVING/TRAVEL CONDITIONS around parts of the region tomorrow and into this
>> weekend, they feel FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL INVOLVED that they should CANCEL
>> the Skywarn Recognition Day activities at NWS Pueblo scheduled for tomorrow
>> and Saturday.   
>> 
>> There were times in years past when I think we dealt with far worse
>> conditions that we may be facing this weekend, but we were far younger and
>> far more STUPID than we are today -- of course, that implies with age comes
>> wisdom, hmmm . . . . . oh well, I'm sorry to inform you the event is
>> cancelled locally, but I do believe it was the right decision.  ON THE
>> BRIGHT SIDE, HOWEVER, it's a national event -- you can participate from home
>> if you have HF, if you don't, get with a friend who does.  The information
>> is RIGHT here:  
>> http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mtr/hamradio/
>> 
>> Hope to hear everybody out there working all the other NWS forecast offices
>> -- it's always a fun event!
>> 
>> In a real weather emergency, we would be there.  We have proven our ability
>> to do so time after time -- but it isn't worth risking life and limb of
>> valued volunteers for a recognition event/exercise,  so we're going to err
>> on the side of caution this time.  I know this was tough call for Tom, and
>> with weather it had to come at the very last minute, but "Thank you Tom! --
>> we always appreciate the great relationship of cooperation ham radio shares
>> with NWS Pueblo!"  Please pass that along to all the gang down there for us.
>> 
>> My thanks to everybody who was working on planning and preparation for the
>> event, as well as all of you who were planning on attending.  It's always
>> the first weekend in December, I'm assuming it will be the same next year --
>> hope to see everybody then!!
>> 
>> 73 Wes KØHBZ
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>> Hello Gents,
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>> Considering the cold, inclement weather, and safety issues (driving, setting
>> up, tearing down, etc.) we have decided to cancel the 13th Annual SKYWARN
>> Recognition Day at WFO Pueblo, which would have run from
>> 5 p.m., Friday, through 5 p.m. Saturday.
>> 
>> While Friday looks like a fairly tranquil, but cold day, new indications are
>> that Saturday will be even colder, with the likelihood of light snow along
>> the I-25 corridor. Working outdoors and driving will be unpleasant, and
>> likely hazardous. If you would have waited until Sunday to tear down your
>> gear, it would also be quite cold with some wind.
>> 
>> Day in and day out, WFO Pueblo appreciates the assistance we receive from
>> the amateur radio community. Real time reports of inclement weather during
>> the Winter season, and severe weather, flooding, and tornado reports in the
>> Spring and Summer, help the National Weather Service fulfill our mission of
>> protecting lives and property. We want to thank you for all you do for us!
>> 
>> As you can see on our website, we already have our District 14 ARES SKYWARN
>> training scheduled for the first Saturday in April.
>> 
>> Please pass this along to all concerned. I will put this information on our
>> website, Facebook page, and on Twitter and hope no one shows up Friday.
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> Tom
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>> Tom Magnuson – Warning Coordination Meteorologist
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>> National Weather Service Pueblo
>> 3 Eaton Way
>> Pueblo, Colorado  81001-4856
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