. . . I contacted CoCoRaHS to replace this rain gauge funnel, after Lucy turned it into a chew toy.

. . . I contacted CoCoRaHS to replace this rain gauge funnel, after Lucy turned it into a chew toy.

Today I posted my first observation to the CoCoRaHS database. This is a network of several thousand volunteers in the US and Canada who observe and report daily what precipitation fell. It’s also a site to report significant weather, such as hail, very heavy rain or snow, severe winds, and so forth.
I’ve informally collected weather data for years. Reporting through CoCoRaHS is a cool way to formalize and further systematize my hobby. It’s also a great way to share the data I collect, and make it available to others.