Storm Impacting the Northwest U.S.; Fire Weather Conditions in Southern California; Severe Weather in the South

A Pacific storm is bringing areas of low elevation rain, moderate to heavy mountain snow, and high winds to the Northwest. Strong Santa Ana winds and very dry conditions are producing elevated to critical fire weather conditions in southern California. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible through early Wednesday morning across parts of northeast Texas into western Tennessee. Read More >

CoCoRaHS - The Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow Network
		Become a Weather Observer for Your Community! CoCoRaHS is is the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, & Snow Network, a group of over 18,000 volunteer precipitation observers nationwide. CoCoRaHS observers measure the rain, hail, and snow that falls in their backyard, and share the data online. Reports from CoCoRaHS observers are used by many agencies at the local, state and national level, including the National Weather Service. It's a unique opportunity to become a "citizen scientist" and play an important part in documenting how weather affects your local community. The data are used by forecasters, researchers, drought assessors, and others. All you need to join CoCoRaHS is a standard 4 inch diameter rain gauge which meets National Weather Service standards of accuracy to the hundredth of an inch, and access to the internet to relay reports through the CoCoRaHS website. You can report daily, all year, during the summer Monsoon, or whenever you are able to take measurements. It's up to you! Any reports you are able to share are greatly appreciated.

Getting Started with CoCoRaHS

	CoCoRaHS Introduction Video (00:02:39) -or- CoCoRaHS.org - About Us CoCoRaHS.org - FAQ
	CoCoRaHS.org Application Form How-To Guide: Signing Up for CoCoRaHS
	There are several options for obtaining a rain gauge. For more information, go to cocorahs.org or contact a coordinator (see "Contact Information" below).
	CoCoRaHS Training Session (00:39:48) Versión Español (00:15:00) Quick Start Videos -- Animated Shorts
	These printable "Cheat Sheets" may help you out after training: How to Install a Rain Gauge [PDF] How to Measure Rainfall [PDF] How to Measure Snow [PDF] How to Send a Regular Report to CoCoRaHS [PDF] How to Catch-Up on "Zero Precip" Days [PDF] How to Enter Data After You've Been Away [PDF]

Contact Information - Questions

If you have any questions about joining CoCoRaHS, how to properly site a rain gauge, how to measure precipitation, please contact one of our State or Regional Coordinators:

New Mexico State Coordinator - David DuBois
Texas State Coordinator - Bill Runyon

Regional Coordinator (SW New Mexico and Far West Texas) - Connor Dennhardt

Dona Ana County Local Coordinator - Mackey Irwin
Grant County Local Coordinator - Candace Breen-Lee
Hidalgo County Local Coordinator - Mackey Irwin
Luna County Local Coordinator - Mackey Irwin
Sierra County Local Coordinator - Mackey Irwin
Luna County Local Coordinator - Alberta Morgan
El Paso County Local Coordinator - Bruce Bradley