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tgsnoopy
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US Weather Stations

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Here is a interesting site re the network of weather stations in the US.

Thought some of you may find the reading interesting :)
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Re: US Weather Stations

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Temperature records are a mess.
Climate is what you expect. Weather is what you get.
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Re: US Weather Stations

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The report sure shows some of the shortfalls in their temperature sensor installations.

I hadn't really thought about whitewash versus white paint on the Stevenson screens giving different readings.

The IR images showing the adjacent heat affecting the sensors certainly highlights the concerns.
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