Columbia Weather Systems Updates

Posted by: CWS3175, 6:42 PM GMT on April 25, 2012

The "Godfather of Pacific Northwest Weather" Dr. Cliff Mass comes to Portland May 12th

The Oregon Chapter of the American Meteorological society (AMS) is proud to announce that it will host Dr. Cliff Mass, Author & Professor of Atmospheric Sciences from the University of Washington on Saturday, May 12th. Dr. Mass is affectionately known by many as the "Godfather of Pacific Northwest Weather." Dr. Mass has put together an amazing presentation for us entitled, “The Future of Northwest Weather Prediction.” If you have ever used the University of Washington's WRF-GFS and MM5-NAM weather models located at: http://www.atmos.washington.edu/mm5rt/ you will not want to miss out on this special presentation.

Dr. Mass will give a detailed look at how computer weather models have revolutionized weather forecasting. He will also detail new modeling enhancements that will be coming online in the not-so-distant future.

This meeting is free and open to all ages of the general public. Please feel free to share this notice others via your favorite social media source. Note - a large audience is expected, please arrive early for best seating. For complete meeting details, including overnight accommodations and driving directions, please click: http://www.ametsoc.org/chapters/oregon/

Win a $300 Davis Home Weather Station

The Oregon AMS will be raffling off some great items at the meeting. The grand prize is a $300 Davis home weather station. Other raffle items include, Dr. Mass’ book entitled “Pacific Northwest Weather” and his weather DVD. Raffle tickets will be sold for as low as 50 cents each at the meeting. Someone is going to win these items. It could be YOU!

Oregon AMS web site: http://www.ametsoc.org/chapters/oregon/

E-mail: stevejpierce@comcast.net

Phone: 503-504-2075

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CWS Launches New Website

Posted by: CWS3175, 6:35 PM GMT on April 25, 2012

Our new website features enhanced customer applications and more detailed product information in a walk-through decision-making format. Site visitors will have the most current information as the new CMS format enables easy updates.The URL remains the same: www.columbiaweather.comWe'd appreciate any feedback.

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New Solar Sensors Improve Weather Monitoring for Solar Panel Arrays

Posted by: CWS3175, 5:58 PM GMT on March 13, 2012

Two ISO second-class compliant solar radiation sensors are now available as options for the Weather MicroServer. This improvement in our product line comes in direct response to customer requests.The Hukseflux (left) and Kipp and Zonen thermopile-based sensors can be mounted horizontally for global radiation measurement or at plane of array (POA) for PV solar applications. With better performance and stability than our standard radiation sensor, these are specifical...

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Orion LX Weather Station Goes to Super Bowl XLVI

Posted by: CWS3175, 10:52 PM GMT on February 10, 2012

An Orion LX Weather Station from Columbia Weather Systems stands guard atop the Verizon Mobile Command Center.The trailer supported the Indianapolis Department of Homeland Security during the recent Super Bowl weekend. When not in use, the 51-foot Featherlite trailer resides in Texas.WeatherMaster Software is displayed on all the monitors inside the trailer and the exterior big screen.Thanks to customer David C. of Saab Sensis for spotting the photos in an online ar...

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Job opening for Meteorologist in Southern Oregon

Posted by: CWS3175, 8:24 PM GMT on February 07, 2012

Passing this along for any interested party:KDRV-TV, the ABC affiliate in Medford, Oregon is accepting applications for the position of Meteorologist for our weekday morning newscast. We are looking for someone eager to test his or her skills in a dynamic weather environment. Ocean beaches, mountain ranges and sprawling agricultural land are just a few of the microclimates in our coverage area.In addition to preparing and presenting forecasts for our morning newsc...

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