Belfast, Maine

Wanted: New Hampshire and Maine volunteers to measure precipitation

A citizen-driven weather observation program was established this
Summer known as the community collaborative rain, hail and snow
network, or cocorahs. Residents are invited to become amateur
observers for the group by measuring and reporting rainfall, hail,
and snow data in their own backyards. This unique, nonprofit,
community-based network of volunteers works together to advance the
understanding of local weather and its impacts.

These observations are used by noaas National Weather Service to help
improve and verify the accuracy and timeliness of warnings and
forecasts. The network is supported by NOAA and other local, state,
federal, academic, and private organizations. Several training
opportunities will be available in the first two weeks of December.

For more information visit the following websites:

Www.Weather.Gov/gray

Www.Cocorahs.Org

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