Showers and Thunderstorms in the Southwest and Ohio Valley; Mountain Snow in the Northeast

Showers and thunderstorms, along with high-elevation snow, will begin to develop over parts of the Southwest late tonight and is expected to continue through Wednesday morning. Mountain snow over parts the Northeast will continue through Tuesday. A few strong to severe storms and heavy rainfall are possible across portions of the Lower Ohio Valley Tuesday. Read More >

Amateur Radio Introduction
SKYWARN and Ham Radio Links

		Amateur radio is one of the key parts of our office Spotter Program. Amateur radio operators provide us with valuable reports on the weather, particularly in fast-developing and dynamic patterns. Our office is an active participant in the SKYWARN program, a cooperative effort between the National Weather service and the communities it serves. Our office is an active participant in SKYWARN Recognition Day, which is held in early December each year. This event is a great way for local ham operators to practice their craft, and check out our operations here at the NWS in Fairbanks. The Arctic Amateur Radio Club helps supply the manpower and any necessary equipment while our office supplies refreshments.

SKYWARN and Ham Radio Links:

NWS SKYWARN: Official NWS page, provides general information about the SKYWARN program.
SKYWARN National Homepage: Non NWS site, provides information about SKYWARN programs across the nation, and other interesting resources.
Arctic Amateur Radio Club: Locally active, providing license exams, public service, and information about ham radio.
American RAdio Relay League: A national organization dedicated to amateur radio. Find out how to get licensed and get started.
Federal Communications Commission: The government agency which licenses amateur radio operators. Provides good information on how to earn a license.

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Showers and Thunderstorms in the Southwest and Ohio Valley; Mountain Snow in the Northeast

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