CoCoRaHS

How many stations are part of CoCoRaHS?

What’s CoCoRaHS?

CoCoRaHS is a grassroots volunteer network of backyard weather observers of all ages and backgrounds working together to measure and map precipitation (rain, hail and snow) in their local communities. By using low-cost measurement tools, stressing training and education, and utilizing an interactive Web-site, our aim is to provide the highest quality data for natural resource, education and research applications. The only requirements to join are an enthusiasm for watching and reporting weather conditions and a desire to learn more about how weather can effect and impact our lives. Our Web page provides the ability for our observers to see their observations mapped out in “real time”, as well as providing a wealth of information for our data users.Want to sign up?

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The requirements are:

1. The interest of reporting rainfall everyday (preferably around 7/8am each morning)

2. You must buy a gauge that is used by all CoCoRaHS observers..

Best Part

Your reports may be used in maps created by the NWS after a major weather event..

You are helping to fill in areas where no precip data is taken.