Columbia Weather Systems

  The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Vulnerability Disclosure Program published an Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Advisory on January 6 documenting resolved vulnerabilities of the CWS MicroServer. As part of our ongoing commitment to the reliability, accuracy, and security of our products, Columbia Weather Systems engaged a third-party cybersecurity audit in August 2025 to evaluate the security of the MicroServer . In October 2025, this review identified three vulnerabilities, which CWS disclosed to CISA. Our development team acted quickly to address the findings. All identified issues were remediated and incorporated into MicroServer firmware version MS_4.1_14142. A follow-on assessment by the same third-party confirmed that the remediations were successful. We recommend all customers with a MicroServer update to firmware version MS_4.1_14142. Please contact our support team at support@columbiaweather.com or by phone at 503-629-0887.

We’re grateful to help customers around the globe make better, weather-informed decisions every day. Thank you for being part of our 2025!

  Santa’s secret? Reliable weather data before a global delivery run! We were glad to help, and also sent him off with some CWS gear to stay warm on his route. Safe travels on your long journey! 🎅🏼❄️

As Category 5 Hurricane Melissa approached Jamaica last month , Kingston Freeport Terminal Ltd. monitored on-site conditions remotely through the CWS app. Afterward, Environmental Manager Christopher Gayle shared, “We escaped the hurricane-force winds, but the data gathered is still useful to inform and validate our preparedness actions.” Our thoughts are with all who were impacted by the storm. Red bars on the CWS Weather Server wind rose show wind speeds of 20+ mph. Wind and barometric pressure readings during Hurricane Melissa. (Hurricane Melissa Image Credit: NASA Worldview)

  We’ve upgraded the Capricorn FLX Weather Station with a new standard high-performance wind sensor . One of the most popular wind sensors on the market, it is rugged, reliable, and ready for extreme conditions. Built to measure wind speeds up to 175 mph, this proven sensor features corrosion-resistant, UV-stable materials and a lightweight, durable design. Looking for a modular professional weather station you can tailor to your needs? The Cap FLX lets you customize your setup with a full range of sensor options. Learn more about the Capricorn FLX Weather Station

When safety and precision matter, reliable real-time Weather Data makes all the difference. Amanco Project Engineer Abdul Kadar wrote: “We are proud to announce the successful installation of our weather monitoring system, manufactured by Columbia Weather Systems, Inc. at a major oil and gas field project in Saudi Arabia! Our advanced weather monitoring technology provides real-time data, enabling informed decision-making and ensuring the safety of personnel and operations.” The Orion Weather Station integrates with a mass alarm system at the plant. Amanco’s website explains its importance: “The oil/gas industry can pose physical and operational risks. Equipment may fail, environmental conditions can change rapidly . . . the ability to quickly communicate critical information can be the difference between safety and catastrophe.” Natural disasters like floods or storms, fires or explosions, and hazardous gas leaks are listed as situations where the alarm system would be triggered. “T...

A Pulsar 700 Weather Station on the roof of a treatment facility building. Heavy summer rains combined with warm, sunny days create ideal conditions for cyanobacteria blooms on Lake Waukewan , the primary drinking water source for thousands of Meredith, NH residents. These blooms can release harmful cyanotoxins, posing risks to public health and making a strong monitoring and response strategy essential for decision makers. To address this challenge, the Town of Meredith partnered with FB Environmental to develop a thorough Cyanobacteria Monitoring and Response Plan. A key component of the plan was securing a reliable weather station to monitor blooms following certain weather events. FB Environmental installed a Pulsar 700 Weather Station on the roof of a treatment facility building and documented its application in the official response plan: Year-round deployment and maintenance of the weather station at the Meredith Water Treatment Facility. Remote data checks will be conducted w...

We have a new firmware update for our MicroServer customers with the following enhancements. 🔒 Improved Security Features – HTTPS is now supported – Enhanced authentication 💻 Easy Cloud Weather Server Setup – Users can now create a Cloud Weather Server account, which makes accessing data and registering weather stations a smoother process. This update is free for customers who purchased a MicroServer after September 2015. Contact support@columbiaweather.com for the firmware update and any additional questions. With the ability to interface to any of our weather station models, the MicroServer is a powerful communication device that lets you access real-time met data from anywhere in the world. For more information, visit our website