Columbia Weather Systems

The latest release of the Weather MicroServer (version 2.8.10378 or later) includes new real-time monitoring screens. Updated to align more closely with WeatherMaster™ Software and the Cloud Weather Server™ , the Main Dashboard provides real-time data for the principal meteorological parameters, including a wind direction dial with a 30-second standard deviation for wind direction. This new feature was added based on customer feedback and integration with CAMEO/ALOHA for first responders. The Main Dashboard now features a 30-second standard deviation for wind direction. The Auxiliary screen provides real-time data for additional sensors such as Solar Radiation and Visibility, as well as calculated parameters such as Wet Bulb Temperature, Heat Index, Dew Point and Wind Chill. The Trend screen provides a trend graph of a selected parameter for the current day. The Latest Measurements screen displays the real-time values of all the available parameters at two-second intervals.

It’s Chocolate Covered Nut Day – Comment below telling us what weather conditions are like where you are for a chance to win a Columbia Weather mug with chocolate covered Oregon hazelnuts! 🌰

Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of NOAA’s U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) this week! “Today's National Weather Service is built upon a long history of dedicated employees committed to their mission of providing data, observations, forecasts, and warnings of weather, water and climate events to save lives, protect property, and enhance the national economy." –Dr. Louis W. Uccellini, Director, National Weather Service Click here to learn more about the history of the NWS .

In honor of Black History Month and National Weatherperson's Day, we’re sharing this article on June Bacon Bercey from Smithsonianmag.com . A world-renowned meteorologist, Bacon-Bercey was the first female African-American to be awarded American Meteorological Society’s (AMS) Seal of Approval for excellence in television weathercasting. "For me and all other women, African-Americans and other minorities, her legacy is one of hope…Her legacy serves as inspiration for all and is a powerful example of our limitless capability and strength." - Dail St. Claire, daughter of June Bacon Bercey Read the article here .