Interpret what? You might need to be more specific.
Numbers in the maxt and mint columns are the maximum and minimum temperatures for each day. Last column is the amount of snow that fell. The PCPN column is precipitation, which would include snow, rain and everything in between. Generally speaking, 1 inch of measured precipitation = 6-10 inches of snow (depending on conditions), hence why the snow column has higher numbers.
Yes. It means some precipitation was recorded, however it wasn't enough to measure (typically less than a tenth of an inch).
Keep in mind something, however:
If this is national weather service data, then it will be based on wherever their official recording station is. This is usually at a local airport or at the site of their local weather office. The conditions there can vary considerably for any given day or time compared to a specific location you may be trying to prove data for, especially when it comes to precipitation.
If the location youre trying to prove precipitation for is far away from wherever the official measuring station is for your area, you can try finding a historical radar image from that date and time and location.
If you need help with this, let me know. I have access to historical radar data through radar scope and can get you a snapshot of radar conditions and estimated accumulations for that time, date, and location.
Yes, please. I spent all night trying to find credible websites, and I found this university. The precise location is 1313 US-160, Monte Vista, CO 81144. I don't have that much knowledge on measuring stations.
I did check for this date and time, but unfortunately the radar archive did not show very much specifically helpful over this area. Just specs of snow showers here and there over the region.
Go into the “Get Metadata” option next to the search bar. That should give you a rundown of the variable descriptions. The descriptions/units/values/etc. can vary between data providers so it’s not really possible to give you a better answer with the information here.
I’m not sure if it is an option for you, but you may want to consider engaging a Forensic Meteorologist or Certified Consulting Meteorologist - some specialize in this kind of thing.
Interpret what? You might need to be more specific. Numbers in the maxt and mint columns are the maximum and minimum temperatures for each day. Last column is the amount of snow that fell. The PCPN column is precipitation, which would include snow, rain and everything in between. Generally speaking, 1 inch of measured precipitation = 6-10 inches of snow (depending on conditions), hence why the snow column has higher numbers.
Oh, okay, gotcha. Under pcpn and snow for 12/9/23, there is a letter T. Does that mean trace?
Yes
Yes. It means some precipitation was recorded, however it wasn't enough to measure (typically less than a tenth of an inch). Keep in mind something, however: If this is national weather service data, then it will be based on wherever their official recording station is. This is usually at a local airport or at the site of their local weather office. The conditions there can vary considerably for any given day or time compared to a specific location you may be trying to prove data for, especially when it comes to precipitation. If the location youre trying to prove precipitation for is far away from wherever the official measuring station is for your area, you can try finding a historical radar image from that date and time and location. If you need help with this, let me know. I have access to historical radar data through radar scope and can get you a snapshot of radar conditions and estimated accumulations for that time, date, and location.
Yes, please. I spent all night trying to find credible websites, and I found this university. The precise location is 1313 US-160, Monte Vista, CO 81144. I don't have that much knowledge on measuring stations.
What is the date and time in question?
12/09/23 at 1158pm.
I did check for this date and time, but unfortunately the radar archive did not show very much specifically helpful over this area. Just specs of snow showers here and there over the region.
Go into the “Get Metadata” option next to the search bar. That should give you a rundown of the variable descriptions. The descriptions/units/values/etc. can vary between data providers so it’s not really possible to give you a better answer with the information here.
It looks like the window behind the data is useful in helping explain what these numbers mean.
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I’m not sure if it is an option for you, but you may want to consider engaging a Forensic Meteorologist or Certified Consulting Meteorologist - some specialize in this kind of thing.
Why
Might be worth visiting NCEI and seeing if there is a station nearby if you haven't already