• What is Snow Spotter?

  A Snow Spotter is a person who has volunteered to take snowfall measurements during and after a snowfall.  Along with measuring snowfall, spotters are asked to report any icing due to freezing rain or freezing drizzle, and any time thunder is associated with snow or freezing rain.

• When will measurements be needed?

  Measurements can be reported anytime.  However, below is a table that gives preferred times reports along with more exact information on what to report.
  
  

  What to Report > 1" of snow per hour > 1" of snow during the past 24 hours Total Snow Depth When you first measure 2”...4” and 6” Any freezing rain/drizzle Thunder/lightning associated with snow/sleet/freezing rain

  When to Report Anytime Preferably between 5-8 am/pm Preferably between 5-8 am/pm Anytime Anytime Anytime

• Where can I measure?

  The optimal conditions for measuring snow are to find a piece of wood (wooden picnic table or piece of ply-wood) in an open area where snow will fall unhindered and yet not drift from blustery winds.  After measuring the snow clean off the piece of wood for your next reading. 

• What do I measure with?

  A yard stick or ruler will do a great job at measuring snow depth.

• How can I report my snowfall?

  Please call our 1-800 number to report whenever you would like to make a report.

• Will I ever get called?

  There will be a few occasions when we will give you a call.  We will only call at times you have given us permission to call.  If you are a Severe Weather spotter it will be taken off the application you filled out at you training.

• How do I become a Snow Spotter?

You can learn more about how to become a trained Snow Spotter in our training section.