Jmac00
.475 A&M Magnum
When the power goes out, and the TV doesn't work, and the weather radio goes out, How do you figure out what the weather will be in the next 24 to 48 hours
WEATHER: something no one seems to talk about
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Steal2B
.700 Nitro Express
Just like the pros
tc556guy
.40 S&W
I'm usually following the weather a week out due to organizing the hikes for my local hiking group.
If I needed to check I suppose that I'd turn on a battery operated radio and tune into one of the local stations
If I needed to check I suppose that I'd turn on a battery operated radio and tune into one of the local stations
technicalgadget
.223 Rem
From any Baofeng radio or VHF radio, you could access the NOAA weather channels in NY...
Number of Stations in New York = 24
CALLSIGN | SITE NAME | FREQUENCY | STATUS | WFO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Hill | 162.525 | NORMAL | Burlington VT | |
| Buffalo | 162.550 | NORMAL | Buffalo NY | |
| Rochester | 162.400 | NORMAL | Buffalo NY | |
| Norwich | 162.525 | NORMAL | Binghamton NY | |
| Gore Mtn. | 162.450 | NORMAL | Albany NY | |
| New York City | 162.550 | NORMAL | New York NY | |
| Spencerport | 162.525 | NORMAL | Buffalo NY | |
| Frewsburg | 162.525 | NORMAL | Buffalo NY | |
| Stamford | 162.400 | NORMAL | Binghamton NY | |
| Cattaraugus | 162.425 | NORMAL | Buffalo NY | |
| Walton | 162.425 | OUT OF SERVICE | Binghamton NY | |
| Cooperstown | 162.450 | NORMAL | Binghamton NY | |
| Syracuse | 162.550 | NORMAL | Binghamton NY | |
| Albany | 162.550 | NORMAL | Albany NY | |
| Highland | 162.475 | NORMAL | Albany NY | |
| Binghamton | 162.475 | DEGRADED | Binghamton NY | |
| Elmira | 162.400 | NORMAL | Binghamton NY | |
| Middleville | 162.425 | NORMAL | Albany NY | |
| Riverhead | 162.475 | NORMAL | New York NY | |
| Call Hill | 162.425 | NORMAL | Binghamton NY | |
| Mt. Washington | 162.450 | NORMAL | Binghamton NY | |
| Ithaca | 162.500 | NORMAL | Binghamton NY | |
| Watertown | 162.475 | NORMAL | Buffalo NY | |
| Lyons | 162.475 | NORMAL | Buffalo NY |
spat
.700 Nitro Express
I have crank radios for one.
I invested in a few different weather tools years ago. Interesting stuff.
I invested in a few different weather tools years ago. Interesting stuff.
HIghlander
.223 Rem
I look out my window.
This is by far the most accurate way.
Not good to predict if a storm is on its way.
Might work for the moment, but not for planning.
drowhawk
.44 mag
In the winter time at least, a change in the direction of wind usually signals a big storm. Once the flag switches direction and shows an easterly or north easterly wind, we know it's time to batten down the hatches.
technicalgadget
.223 Rem
This device was supposedly used by the Vikings. Ancient glass barometer and can help predict bad weather by detecting small barometric changes. If the little cup starts filling, bad weather is on its way. I remember growing up with one in elementary school. Pretty accurate. A millennial would have no idea what it is or might mistake it for a bong. Available by digging around on Etsy.
PutnamCharlie
6.5 Creedmoor
Jmac00
.475 A&M Magnum
How do you look at the clouds, plus wind direction to predict what the weather will be tomorrow
Like:
Red sky at night, sailors delight ----red sky in the morning, sailors take warning, type thing
what if the NOAA goes off line, what if nothing electronic works? what if nothing is working and you just have a window to look out of? that will tell you whats happening right now, it doesn't give you an idea of what is coming tomorrow
Like:
Red sky at night, sailors delight ----red sky in the morning, sailors take warning, type thing
what if the NOAA goes off line, what if nothing electronic works? what if nothing is working and you just have a window to look out of? that will tell you whats happening right now, it doesn't give you an idea of what is coming tomorrow
HIghlander
.223 Rem
I had one of these until this spring. Metal corroded and became big chunks of glass when it fell. Had it on the porch for almost 30 years. Now I have a weather system on a 6 foot galvanized pipe on top of my deck cover.
One of these has been on my wish list for a long time.... in my case I want one mainly for flooring and exterior painting but I can think of alot of other things it would be cool to do with... camping, hiking, even shooting... just haven't pulled the trigger on it yet...
Company makes many different styles to suit needs and budget. I think they even have a ballistics line.
StackPath
kestrelmeters.com
Company makes many different styles to suit needs and budget. I think they even have a ballistics line.
1075tech
.338 Win Mag
How did they do it 150 years ago? You won't likely be able to tell what's going to happen in a week (but the weatherman on tv can't either) but you might be able to get an idea of what a few hours or a day might bring.
Watch the sky. Watch the trees. Watch the birds and other animals. Learn how they react to changes in weather.
My ankle is telling me it's going to rain in a day or so
masterswimmer
.450/400 Nitro Ex
We've been using a Maine Weather Stick for over 30 years. This thing is bullet proof. Works amazing.
Maine Weather Stick
Edit: added pic of my stick below
Maine Weather Stick
Edit: added pic of my stick below
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Acer-m14
.950 JDJ
its not much but its some current weather info .. check out your local airports weather info .. call the phone number to hear the automated report ..
or punch in the frequency in radio if your close to the airport
www.faa.gov
or punch in the frequency in radio if your close to the airport
Surface Weather Observation Stations – ASOS/AWOS
www.faa.gov
JaguarJaguarGolf
6.5 Creedmoor
Cloud formations, color of sky, actions of animals, Red sky at night and morning is misused because it refers to the sky opposite of where the sun is. Western sky in am, eastern sky in pm.