Many national and local news sources post five-day forecasts, maps, and
weather-related stories. You may want to browse these services to see
what they have to offer. In addition, there are a wealth of sites that
provide an assortment of information about the science of weather and
data collection.
CoCoRaHS (pronounced KO-ko-rozz) 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 affect and impact our lives.
The 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 their data users.
Illustrated animations, graphics, and text on "How the Weather Works"
from USA Today might be used to introduce specific topics such as air
masses, El Niño, or meteorological measurements.
The National Weather Service has an Interactive Weather Information Network
that dispatches the latest weather warnings and links to movies
of past events.
Journey to the Weather Underground and you will discover all kinds of
information from a fast forecast to live weather cam shots from cities
across the country. Ski reports and travel conditions are a mouse-click
away. If you are looking for weather software, an extensive list of freeware
and shareware for Macintosh, DOS, and Windows is listed in the WeatherNet
section. Download Blue Skies (Macintosh or Windows) to examine maps and
historical events in weather history. For a more limited selection, click
on the Web-based Java version.
