Join CoCoRaHS -

A Nationwide Weather Observation Network. Live/local Training Scheduled!

You can be part of a volunteer nationwide precipitation observing network. 
Volunteers are wanted for CoCoRaHS, the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail 
and Snow Network. As part of the network, you will report rain, snow and 
even hail.
  

Weather buffs of all ages and backgrounds can join a rapidly growing network 
of volunteer weather observers across the country. No experience is necessary.
By joining and participating, you will play an active role in meteorological 
reporting and research. The only equipment necessary is a rain gage in your 
backyard. If you want to measure snow, you will need is a yardstick.


All correspondence, data collection and training will be done on-line through 
the CoCoRaHS web site - www.cocorahs.org. Tables and maps of the precipitation 
in each state are available for all to view online.
 

The only equipment needed is a 4" cylindrical rain gauge available from the 
network. In order for reports to be consistent, the use of a 4" rain gage is 
mandatory. A gage can be purchased for about $25 (plus shipping) through the 
web site. Many commercial weather supply companies also sell the 4" rain gage.  
A yardstick should be used to measure snow depth. If you have questions, you 
can email your regional coordinator.

TRAINING
All training should be done on line (www.cocorahs.org) but in addition 
there is live local training scheduled. Come meet other CoCoRaHS observers and 
see some demonstrations and training slides and instructions! 

Northwest Ohio, Thursday, November 5th at 7 PM.
Perrysburg Township Fire Department
26609 Lime City Road
Perrysburg, Ohio 43551
From I-75, head east on Fremont Pike, U.S. Route 20/23. After about 2 miles turn 
left onto Lime City Road. After about a quarter mile, the station is on the left.

Northeast Ohio, Monday, November 9th at 7 PM.
Brecksville Community Center
1 Community Drive
Brecksville, Ohio 44141-2326
From I-77, exit onto Route 82 east. Turn right (south) onto Brecksville Road, 
Route 21, then after about 0.3 miles turn left onto Community Drive.

CoCoRaHS partners in Ohio include, the Ohio State Climatologist (Dr. Jeffrey 
Rogers), scientists from Kent State University, the Ohio Department 
of Natural Resources, the Central Ohio Raingage Network (organized by Bob Davis 
of EMH&T Engineers in Columbus), and the National Weather Service. In 
Pennsylvania, the State Climatologist, Paul Knight, from Penn State, is the 
State Coordinator and the National Weather Service offices assist.


Click here to sign up to be a CoCoRaHS observer. 


Click here to view the CoCoRaHS page for Ohio.


Click here to view the CoCoRaHS page for Pennsylvania.


 "CoCoRaHS - Because Every Drop Counts!"