Columbia Weather Systems

Looking for a professional, portable weather station that takes just minutes to set up? We've got you covered ✅ All portable weather stations from Columbia Weather Systems — including this Magellan MX500 getting prepped to ship — come in a rugged transport case that protects your gear and simplifies setup, delivering critical met data exactly where and when it matters. Available in Wireless and Datalogging configurations, each CWS portable system includes: – Selected meteorological sensors with 15-foot cable – Sealed battery system with charger for continuous monitoring – Tripod sensor mast simple set-up for secure and stable operation – Heavy-duty canvas tripod bag with tote straps From quotation, to setup, to long-term field ops—if you need technical input, get in touch!

It's Throwback Thursday time! Our Fall 1990 "ReCap" Newsletter highlighted the new RS232C Interface, connecting the Capricorn II Weather Station to a computer or printer for reporting and displaying weather data. Needless to say, we've expanded our options since then! Whether your industry requires real-time monitoring via network software, 4-20 mA interface, internet browser, stand-alone display, mobile app, or all the above — we've got you covered. Our proprietary monitoring options are compatible with all CWS weather stations and can be used independently or together for easy data viewing and analysis. P.S. Shout out to long-time customer NW Natural !

  Harsh marine environments can be tough on meteorological sensors. Saltwater corrosion, persistent strong winds, and constant wave movement can produce inaccurate readings and shorten the lifespan of sensitive electronic equipment.   That's where the MX560 comes in. The latest addition to the Magellan MX™ Weather Station line of sensors, the MX560 is built to withstand operations like offshore wind farms, offshore oil, marine buoys, and unmanned surface vessels. Features and benefits: ·    IP66 and IP68 protection ·    6-axis compass compensates for tilt and provides pitch & roll data ·    Wind speed and direction, temp, humidity, and pressure measurements ·    Integrated GPS and true wind calculation if platform is moving ·    Heated sensor option ·    No moving parts ·    Simple to set up and integrate   CWS President Nader Khoury comments: "The MX560 is a marine-grade sensor suitable...

A Pulsar™ 800 Weather Station is seen mounted on the roof of the Cedar Park Mobile Command Center as it responds to an incident (Photo courtesy of John Cummins / City of Cedar Park) Tornadoes, hailstorms, straight-line winds, thunderstorms, and flash floods can occur unexpectedly in Central Texas' s ubtropical, subhumid climate . This makes keeping a close eye on weather conditions a top concern for public safety officials. The City of Cedar Park, TX is prepared for emergencies with their Mobile Command Center, a joint-use resource for the Fire and Police Departments as well as the Central Texas Regional SWAT Team. A Pulsar 800™ Weather Station mounted on the vehicle allows decision makers to view current data quickly and easily. “The Mobile Command Center, as the name suggests, serves as a mobile incident command post for large-scale emergencies with prolonged operational periods,” their website states. The vehicle “is equipped with meeting rooms, workstations, display monit...

  There’s no substitute for immediate, accurate, on-site weather data... Unlike fixed-base versions , Mobile Weather Stations can be transported to different locations, allowing users to acquire meteorological data in varied or changing environments. This can be critical for first responders, work crews, or researchers who require accurate, on-site weather information for analysis and decision-making. Some Applications of Mobile Weather Stations Mobile weather stations serve a variety of critical functions across multiple industries, including: Outdoor Work Crews – Monitor on-site for heat stress or extreme cold Emergency Response – Optimize situational awareness to ensure safety of crew and public Military Operations – Support tactical decision-making based on environmental conditions Outdoor Events & Sports – Assist planning and safety at races, concerts, and other outdoor gatherings Environmental Research – Data collection to analyze the impact of weather conditions Cli...

  The Chatham County Emergency Operations Center in Pittsboro, NC MIND THE GAP: The reality is, relying on publicly available weather data doesn't get you the detailed, hyper-local information you need to make informed decisions. Chatham County Emergency Management in North Carolina recognized this dilemma and implemented a plan to increase weather monitoring coverage. Emergency Management Director Steve Newton described how: "Chatham County Emergency Management (Pittsboro, NC) partnered with the county’s Emergency Communications department to install Columbia Weather’s Orion sensors on public safety radio towers to fill gaps in weather information used to inform decision making at the Emergency Operations Center. "We installed fixed Orion Weather Monitoring Systems at radio towers in four “corners” of the county (NE, SE, SW, NW) and one centrally at the Emergency Operations Center." A view from the ground of an Orion Weather Station mounted on the ice bridge of a ra...

  ⚠️ Trying to balance worker safety and productivity when temperatures get high? It’s not too early to be planning ahead for summer work crews. Could you use a more comprehensive measurement for monitoring heat stress? Inspired by requests from places like Kuwait and Quatar, where both temperatures and development are increasing, CWS is adding Thermal Work Limit (TWL) as a calculated parameter in our monitoring and display options. It might be useful for you, too, if you supervise or dispatch workers in outdoor environments like public safety, utilities, and construction. 🌡️ TWL is a measurement of heat stress that incorporates more environmental parameters than either Heat Index or Wet Bulb Globe Temperature. It includes dry and wet bulb temperatures, black globe temperature, wind speed, relative humidity, and barometric pressure. Therefore, it takes into account the cooling effects of air movement (wind). TWL’s advantages include: Improved Accuracy: Accounts for critical envir...

Happy Umbrella Day! 🏖️ Let us know in the comments — is it umbrella weather where you are?? Martha is modeling one of our favorites from Shed Rain ! ☔️