SKYWARN Spotter Program-SKYWARN training updates, March snowfall maps

New Online Reporting Form

• There is a new on-line reporting form for sending in winter and severe weather reports. The new address link from our web site has changed, and can be found at https://inws.ncep.noaa.gov/report. Please bookmark this new address. This can also be used from your mobile device. 
• Caution: Do not use Internet Explorer, except for the new Edge Internet browser with Microsoft. Chrome and Firefox will also work. 
• The new address can still be found under the drop down menu from current hazards from weather.gov/bou.  
• We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused, but this change was out of our local control. If you have any questions or concerns on the new format please call or email at scott.entrekin@noaa.gov

Spotter Training Updates!

• We have added new training sites for Bailey in August. Please check the details at http://www.weather.gov/bou/spot_training
• 2018: New spotters have been processed and letters sent for those completed training at;  
  • City of Aurora (3/7). Letters sent on 3/12/18
  • Aurora (3/8). Letters sent on 3/13/18
  • Highlands Ranch (3/15). Letters sent on 3/21/2018
  • Frederick/Firestone (3/22). Letters sent on 3/26/2018
  • Greeley (3/22). Letters were sent on 4/2/2018
  • Fort Collins (3/24). Letters were sent on 4/2/2018
  • Denver (3/24). Letters were sent on 4/3/2018
  • Haxtun, Bennett (3/26), Holyoke (3/27),  Letters sent on 4/9/2018
  • Sterling (3/28). Letters sent on 4/13/2018
  • Fort Collins (4/3), Loveland (4/3), Longmont (4/4), Denver (MSU-4/8), Akron (4/9). Letters sent on 4/16/2018.
  • Thornton (4/12). Letters sent on 4/20/2018
  • Sterling (4/18), Denver (4/19), Bennett (4/21), Commerce City (4/21). Letters sent on 4/23/2018.
  • Parker (4/24), Arvada (4/25), Kiowa (4/28). Letters sent on 4/30/2018. 
  • Parker (5/14). Letters sent on 5/16/2018.
  • Boulder (5/15). Letters sent on 5/22/2018. 
  • Fort Morgan (5/16). Letters sent on 5/23/2018.
  • Hugo (6/6), Littleton (6/7). Spotter letters sent on 6/11/2018. 
  • Kiowa (6/21) Spotter letters sent on 6/26/2018.
  • Julesburg (6/28). Spotter letters sent on 7/2/2018
• If you were newly trained and did not receive a letter within 30 days, please contact scott.entrekin@noaa.gov.
• If you are an existing spotter that was retrained, the spotter database has been updated with your latest information, but no formal letters will be issued.

2017-2018 Snow Season

• Feel free to send in your monthly snowfall through June to scott.entrekin@noaa.gov. If you live across lower elevations, I will assume a zero.
• The new snow season table can be found at this link.  https://www.weather.gov/bou/Coop-Sno1718
• Monthly snowfall and seasonal maps have been updated through May and can be viewed here at https://www.weather.gov/bou/Snowmaps
• CocoRahs provides an excellent training source for measuring snow. Check it out here.  https://cocorahs.org/media/docs/measuringSnow2.1.pdf
• The final 2016-2017 snowfall table can be found at https://www.weather.gov/bou/Coop_Sno1617

Additional On-line Training Available: Thirsty for more training on severe weather?

• Severe Thunderstorm Forecasting Video Lecture Series (SPC), Brand New!
• COMET Skywarn Spotter Training Course
• CoCoRaHs training slide shows

Severe Weather Refreshers 

• Local Skywarn Information and guidelines for calling can be found at https://www.weather.gov/bou/skywarn
• When to Report to NWS. Use our dedicated 800# or  Click to submit storm report 

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• Submit storm report will be on the far left hand pull down menu under current hazards.
• If you have moved and changed addresses or phone numbers,  please send me a quick note with the change to scott.entrekin@noaa.gov.
• Spotter news can be found from the top of our web page in the News of the Day. 
• Thanks for all your continuing support in the Spotter Program. Scott Entrekin