But it’s important to measure rain accurately ... Newman adds that if you already have an automated weather gauge and don’t want to buy a manual one, you can sign up for the Citizen Weather ...

If you are sending us snowfall reports, here are some good practices to use so you get the most accurate measurement.

People should find an open, flat area sheltered from the wind. Measurements shouldn’t be taken on elevated surfaces or where ...

A demonstration of how to measure the air temperature using a thermometer ... this with other places around the World. Using online weather forecasts, students could record temperatures daily ...

the best tool for measuring snowfall is decidedly old school, according to Tim Morrin. He led the observation program at the New York office of the National Weather Service for nearly 30 years ...

A demonstration of how to measure the air temperature using a thermometer ... this with other places around the World. Using online weather forecasts, students could record temperatures daily ...

Dan Thaler, of Shrub Oak, New York, is an official cooperative observer for the National Weather Service, shown here among some of the instruments he uses to measure weather and snowfall.