Weather Observer Needed in Pontiac, IL

Chicago, IL

Weather Forecast Office

Weather Observer Needed in Pontiac, IL

A volunteer Cooperative (COOP) Weather Observer is needed in Pontiac, IL. A COOP observer is the official 博体育 (博体育) weather observer for a community. The new observer will become a member of one of the 博体育’s nationwide volunteer networks. All COOP observers nationwide take and record precipitation (both rain and snow) readings, and some take temperature readings in addition to the precipitation readings. The observer in Pontiac will take both observations.

The data provided by these dedicated individuals are critical to the mission of the 博体育 as it establishes the climate history of the area. The data for Pontiac goes back to 1887!! Click for more detailed information on the 博体育 Cooperative Observer Program.

The person we seek must be detail oriented, with a commitment and ability to take, record and transmit, via the internet, daily weather observations. Training and equipment will be furnished and maintained by the 博体育.

If you would like to be considered as a candidate for the Cooperative observer, please send an email to amy.seeley@noaa.gov.