Spotter Network Ranking System
In early June, 2010, Spotter Network rolled out a new ranking system for its spotters.  The goal is simple: SN wants the highest quality reports.  But they are also out to distinguish the difference between "above average" spotters and "average" spotters.  Read more.


Weekly Skywarn Nets
Join us on the Cambridge repeater, 146.640 (146.2), every Tuesday for our weekly Skywarn net.  More info here.


Spotter Network Requirements
Are you a member of Spotter Network?  If you want to make reports via Spotter Network you must take a training course and pass a test.  If you don't take/pass the test, your won't be able to make reports through Spotter Network.  More info about the test here.  Also, effective immediately, Spotter Network will now be displaying the user's first and last name instead of "usernames."  More info here.


Storm Reports Via Twitter
An experimental program that will allow you to "tweet" your weather reports.  More information and instructions can be found here.
 

Metro Skywarn Spotters
Must Pass Test In 2010
Persons wishing to spot for Metro Skywarn must now pass the test with 70% or better.  More info here.
 

Check It Out
The Central Minnesota Skywarn Forum is a great place to post about forecasts, training classes, amateur radio, ARES, winter weather, etc.


Severe Thunderstorm Hail Size
The National Weather Service has changed the criteria for a severe thunderstorm warning from 3/4" hail (penny size) to 1" (quarter size) for the entire U.S. in January, 2010.  More info here.  A video explaining the change can be found here.