Table of contentsOnline Spotter Training
Alaska Weather Offices
Surface Observations: the Backbone of weather forecasts
3 Levels of Surface Observations
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Hourly Buoy Observations
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Ship Observations
Nothing beats a pair of eyes! (Remote sensing is NOT sufficient)
Why do we need your reports?
So, what do we need from you?
THUNDERSTORMS!
When do you expect them?
Lightning
Report storm location and movement
Waterspout!
Waterspouts
Hail
Hailstones
Ice Pellets vs. Hail
Ice Pellets Images
Snow Grains
Strong Wind
Do YOU have an anemometer?
Estimating Strong Wind
Weather Damage
Heavy Rain
Flooding
Heavy Snow Criteria
Measuring Snow
Freezing Rain or Freezing Drizzle
Dense Fog
Unusual Phenomena
Marine Spotter Reports
Freezing Spray
Everyone benefits from your report!
Here’s Where:
Contact information
The End!
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