tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post4651553715006297430..comments2024-03-18T17:39:59.285-07:00Comments on Cliff Mass Weather Blog: The Latest on the New Coastal RadarCliff Mass Weather Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13948649423540350788noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-44633148331912187862011-02-13T07:47:27.527-08:002011-02-13T07:47:27.527-08:00Clair
There are no health issues. First, the...Clair<br /> There are no health issues. First, the beam will be aloft, so there is no issue. Second, it weakens very rapidly with distance. Third, these are microwaves, not ionizing radiation like x-rays. On Camano Island there are residents on the next property and there is not even any height difference. Anyway, there should be zero impact on your from this unit other than improving your weather information...cliffCliff Mass Weather Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13948649423540350788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-56085864227250101502011-02-13T07:34:01.182-08:002011-02-13T07:34:01.182-08:00Langley hill is currently populated by seasonal an...Langley hill is currently populated by seasonal and year round residents. Our homes are situated below the proposed site and within approx 1000 ft. of it. We wonder if the vertical component of this system will have any health effects.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06964768553998956689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-20379795722003899882011-02-08T07:21:29.300-08:002011-02-08T07:21:29.300-08:00DCOckie is not correct. In fact, we did have a ra...DCOckie is not correct. In fact, we did have a radar with zero degree angle in place in 2001 for the IMPROVE field program. The clutter issues were minimal and I would expect the same for this radar which is located at an ideal site for it.Cliff Mass Weather Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13948649423540350788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-16278429955835902622011-02-08T04:47:47.696-08:002011-02-08T04:47:47.696-08:00In answer to Orv's question:
Do you expect se...In answer to Orv's question:<br /><br />Do you expect sea return/ground clutter issues with the zero degree angle?<br /><br />Absolutely, that's why the NWS has not announced this feature but only that it is being tested at the new site. The Dr.is spreading information that is not agreed to or proven scientifically. It's a good thing to investigate but not promise miracles until it is tested and proven. I'll be following this and hope you do too. There are several mountain top NEXRADs that need lower than 0.5 degree scanning where there will be no clutter problems. <br />Congratulations on your new NEXRAD!DCOkiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18428397431445941484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-43890799069186777242011-02-07T13:45:02.199-08:002011-02-07T13:45:02.199-08:00Hey Cliff!
Don't you think it looks like a gr...Hey Cliff!<br /><br />Don't you think it looks like a gradual return to the La Nina pattern starting early next week? Dare we hope for enough mountain snow in the next couple of weeks to save what's left of our ski season? <br /><br />Help!Skier Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00170512016305879673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-54411110240055268142011-02-07T10:11:25.908-08:002011-02-07T10:11:25.908-08:00Do you expect sea return/ground clutter issues wit...Do you expect sea return/ground clutter issues with the zero degree angle?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-41568210844621798112011-02-07T09:40:35.518-08:002011-02-07T09:40:35.518-08:00I have been using your blog to keep an eye on emer...I have been using your blog to keep an eye on emerging weather patterns. I always have a problem in the spring time with my allergies. I spoke with an <a href="http://dallasallergyandasthmaassociates.com/" rel="nofollow">allergist in Dallas</a> and he said levels of allergens can be different from year to year is this true?Robert Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316403588845722876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-74929494815202572092011-02-07T09:19:46.346-08:002011-02-07T09:19:46.346-08:00Thank you, Senator Cantwell, and thank you Cliff M...Thank you, Senator Cantwell, and thank you Cliff Mass!Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16260807460417787614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-34938252866047945592011-02-07T08:47:52.506-08:002011-02-07T08:47:52.506-08:00I often travel to the coast for wind and/or waves....I often travel to the coast for wind and/or waves... currently I base my weekend go/no-go decision based on NOAA's 9pm or 3am Marine forecast update on Friday Night/early Saturday morning.<br /><br />Cliff, with this new coastal radar, how do you feel Marine forecasting will be affected? With respect to the accuracy of Marine forecasts, which forecast time period, t-6hr, t-12hr, t-24hr, t-48hr..., do you see improving the most? <br /><br />Earth is an ellipsoid...more meatballish than sphere.Tunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14173881496571516655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-60725365403266559702011-02-07T00:29:57.063-08:002011-02-07T00:29:57.063-08:00You deserve a lot of credit for this too, Cliff. ...You deserve a lot of credit for this too, Cliff. I know you'll never say so yourself, but your consistent efforts at getting this done are a major reason why we'll be able to enjoy the benefits of this next year. Can't wait!DawgfatherJrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03183593316100094085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-52476559259789174732011-02-06T21:58:03.589-08:002011-02-06T21:58:03.589-08:00Why does the 0.0 line actually trend upward?
The ...<i>Why does the 0.0 line actually trend upward?</i><br /><br />The Earth, she's a round, like a meatball.Joe w7comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15081033465804494277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-34879927630425135662011-02-06T21:56:26.622-08:002011-02-06T21:56:26.622-08:00Eric Weber said...
Why does the 0.0 line actu...<i>Eric Weber said...<br /><br /> Why does the 0.0 line actually trend upward?</i><br /><br />The Earth is a sphere.Joe w7comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15081033465804494277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-28226626554927131402011-02-06T20:40:16.419-08:002011-02-06T20:40:16.419-08:00Why does the 0.0 line actually trend upward?Why does the 0.0 line actually trend upward?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04445484875817401991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-40769977571506644952011-02-06T20:32:34.725-08:002011-02-06T20:32:34.725-08:00Thanks for that complete update on the radar! The ...Thanks for that complete update on the radar! The dual polarization sounds great. Now the great radar void will be filled!Michael DeMarcohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04320634165404283841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-66984604145809472342011-02-06T18:50:36.287-08:002011-02-06T18:50:36.287-08:00I was hoping that next year would be a "nuetr...I was hoping that next year would be a "nuetral" year....but Joe Bastardi from Accuweather said that La Nina may continue into next fall/winter as well. He also said the next 3 out of 5 winters could be as bad or worse than this winter was. For us...well...that wouldn't be all that bad since this year (so far) hasn't been as "extreme" as they first forcast it to be. Yes....I am a big storm lover! Just wondering what our summer will be like this year too....the weather seems like it's just gone wacko everywhere! I'm still not letting my guard down....sooner or later we're going to get hit with something crazy! But I'll stick with your forcasts, Cliff! Joe seems to do good for the midwest/east/etc....but you're the best for the northwest!windloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06944033579068806230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-9488755811811624082011-02-06T17:15:58.130-08:002011-02-06T17:15:58.130-08:00I am excited to have this in our backyard. We will...I am excited to have this in our backyard. We will look forward to those enhanced forecasts!<br /><br />Paul Middents<br />Copalis Beach<br />CWOP DW1622Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13742905742181959851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-27117260165397904292011-02-06T15:10:00.637-08:002011-02-06T15:10:00.637-08:00Lets hope that we have better, more accurate ski f...Lets hope that we have better, more accurate ski forecasts, given the disaster of the last month: One minute...big storm coming in! Next minute: rain at 6,500 feet! What a frustrating month for skiers! If it's not Ridgezilla, it's Rainzilla. I have no doubt we'll have great snow in March (we ALWAYS do) but I was hoping we wouldn't have a winter doldrum like this. The radar won't fix it, but hopefully we won't get our hopes up as often, only to have them dashed! Everyone can deal with a lack of new snow, it's the tease that hurts!Skokomishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15196511955108177589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-58248561257440942352011-02-06T11:13:18.962-08:002011-02-06T11:13:18.962-08:00Some answers:
1. Some of the money was from the s...Some answers:<br />1. Some of the money was from the stimulus package, which you might consider an earmark. Personally, I have nothing against well-conceived earmarks.<br /><br />2. Saddle Hill had issues...some blockage from a nearby tower. And there was some concern about wind turbines being considered off of Westport (they mess up the doppler signal).<br /><br />3. Lightly used? Only used to check weather around the block.Cliff Mass Weather Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13948649423540350788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-20753794388683673562011-02-06T10:20:35.923-08:002011-02-06T10:20:35.923-08:00Great! But one question: what would constitute a...Great! But one question: what would constitute a "heavily used" radar? Exposure to the elements?rainycity1https://www.blogger.com/profile/15802361369001076306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-61079132731369986582011-02-06T10:13:43.505-08:002011-02-06T10:13:43.505-08:00As an Aberdeen resident, who was shocked by, misse...As an Aberdeen resident, who was shocked by, missed a week of work from, and had no power for 7 days due to the December 07 storm, I couldn't be more excited. Thanks to all who made this happen!M'sFanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14971248526626776108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-3145432800727033952011-02-06T09:54:07.547-08:002011-02-06T09:54:07.547-08:00Was this funded by one of those "evil" e...Was this funded by one of those "evil" earmarks?Larry Ehlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06348575227456615610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-79349317706139487702011-02-06T09:35:59.545-08:002011-02-06T09:35:59.545-08:00As soon as I clicked publish I had the answer to m...As soon as I clicked publish I had the answer to my own question: the PNWWW presentation shows both 0.0° and 0.5° scans. I was looking at the wrong map. <br /><br />But Saddle Hill looked like the optimal site (for coverage) but musy have failed for some other reason?Kevin Purcellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18157202870194603923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-6448988935457517982011-02-06T09:31:04.447-08:002011-02-06T09:31:04.447-08:00Cliff said: "Fourth, our radar will be the ON...Cliff said: "Fourth, our radar will be the ONLY one in the nation using a zero degree scan angle."<br /><br />I suspect that might break a few websites out there that have "advanced" WX options (that give scan angle options) unless they're smart about adding a fix to both the UI for this one radar.<br /><br />That said it's an ideal place to look out "flat" with most of that coverage over the sea (and I presume not too much local ground clutter?).<br /><br />Has that been tested (not operational) at another sites?<br /><br />Finally I noticed that that radar coverage map for Langley Hill is different from the one in one of your earlier presentations (a seaward wedge is no longer 50% coverage). Is it on a higher tower? Or is this an updated calculation?<br /><br />See page 29 in this PDF of Cliff's PPT presentation to the PNW Weather Workshop last year is here:<br /><br />http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/sew/WorkShop_10/PNWW2010_Mass_Radar.pdfKevin Purcellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18157202870194603923noreply@blogger.com