Did you wonder how they did it so well?

Vancouver BC, CANADA — Vaisala’s weather observation systems supported forecasting at the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games. While the world’s best athletes pushed themselves to the limits, somewhat less visible, but equally hard at work was a league of behind-the-scenes organizers, such as weather forecasters. continue reading »

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Spring Launch for new MetPak II Combined Weather Station

Lymington, UK — Launch of Gill Instruments’ next gen Combined Weather Station, the MetPak II, planned for April 2010. The MetPak II is a compact and lightweight multi-sensor instrument that measures a wide range of weather parameters.
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How Come It’s So Cold?

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This unique website is a real find for the staff at Temperatures.com, Inc. It’s about Climate Science by Climate Scientists for journalists and the interested public; a bit of a meaty bite for the layperson, but a treasure trove of detailled data, insights and conclusions about the issues and facts of Climate change.

Here’s a few quotes from this headlined report, slightly rearranged and emphasis added where it seemed appropriate for easier reading online:

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VAISALA’S ROAD WEATHER STATIONS IN THE UK

Thermal mapping and route optimization

Birmingham, UK –  Sub-zero temperatures and heavy snowfall have left roads icy across the UK. In the past week, road surface temperatures have dived to near -20°C all over the country.  On the M4 motorway at Lower Lapdown, for example, a temperature of -18.2°C was recorded on Thursday morning while the A27 at Temple Bar in Kent dropped to -17.3°C around the same time (*). continue reading »

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Also FAQ, Terms and Definitions – From NWS

NWS Wind Chill Brochure Cover

Northeastern USA – The recent cold snap and extensive area of much higher than usual wind speeds (gusts to 60 mph or more in Pennsylvania) have prompted a quick look at the windchill factor talked about in the news media.

You don’t have to be a Meteorologist to understand, or to estimate the actual windchill factor. continue reading »

To include an updated MetPak

Lymington, UK — The extensive range of meteorological instruments designed and manufactured by Gill Instruments, UK, is due to be expanded further during 2010, with a number of new products on the horizon. continue reading »

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