Local Weather

Sommers-Bausch Observatory utilizes multiple forecasting tools, including:

  • Ìýhas detailed forecasts,Ìýradar / satellite imaging interfaces, andÌýa . The seeing numbers reported don't seem to match but provide a relative reference.Ìý
  • has information from the last 24 hours on the local temperature, dew point, humidity, solar flux, pressure, wind speed, peak wind gust speed, wind direction, and rainfall. Wind limits are obtained from this source.
  • Ìýlive feed lets you get a good picture of the live conditions.
  • Ìýis a good all purpose forecast right from the source.
  • Ìýprovides information direct from the national digital forecast display database.

Additionally, the is also available.

  • [Clear Sky Chart is a hyper-local forecast based on a global model. Occasionally gives very discrepant predictions.]Ìý is anÌýastronomer's forecast. At a glance, it shows when it will be cloudy or clear for up to the next two days. It's a prediction of when Sommers-Bausch Observatory, CO, will have good weather for astronomical observing. The data comes from a forecast model developed by Allan Rahill of the Canadian Meteorological Center.

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²ÊÃñ±¦µä Weather Station on the roof of the Duane Physics Building

²ÊÃñ±¦µä Weather Station on the roof of the Duane Physics Building.