Not that it needs mentioning in in this group. But there's always detailed local conditions at Bensweather.
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Applenut, that's a great link for local weather at BBCCSD! Their main office weather station is just a few blocks away from our place.
You can also find very localized conditions from private weather stations on Weather Underground.
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McToddy,
Yes, I want all of that.

Welp, i found the equipment at the damkeeper's, precipitation gauge only with a nice flat line right at zero...

I have a buddy locally with a big solar array, 9 large panels. not sure on the specs but ive seen it throw a good 2 inch arc right after he put it in. Not sure if he harnessed it, the control technology has come such a long way since he built the thing. Oughta go have a beer and pick his brain a bit...

Im wondering if theres a link to the usgs weather station at the damkeeper's house?

Metcalf; We just use the BBCSD station in Erwin, next to the water tank off hatchery
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Metcalf: what are the requirements? Do you want remote/web access? Do you want logging (to monitor historical trends, like when it got the hotest in the day). Im curious about what Doo will have to say

Dr B -- My opinion about 4patriots: it's crap. It's all marketing hype to suck you in, little substance in the goods... much like what MountainArt mentioned earlier about a "battery 'generator'". (I hate dishonest vendors like that.) Very little technical details provided. That aside, one thing to keep in mind: the discharge/recharge rates, and will the "generator" have enough capacity for your needs. Just because Solar is included doesn't mean it will meet your needs as the Solar panels have low/slow recharge capacity. E.g. it won't be enough to recharge your "generator" while its powering a refridgerator.

I was looking at something like Patriot Solar Generator - [Click Here]
yes it includes solar panels and back up battery

Juju you can use a hand truck that rolls flat.

We bought a Duro Star portable gasoline generator with 4000 max. Cheap on Amazon back in 22. Like $400 or so. Should have bought it on wheels though. But hubby hooks up refrigerator, FAU or AC, TV, All kitchen stuff like coffee maker and toaster, microwave and a light etc. Not too loud and on a gallon of gas. Best thing since sliced bread! HA

What's the current recommendation for a good weather station?

Southern California Edison (SCE)- Potential
Public Safety Power Shutoff July 7, 2025
Big Bear Lake, CA – Bear Valley Electric Service (BVES) is notifying customers that Southern California Edison (SCE) has placed one of the BVES transmission lines on its Monitored Circuit List for a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS). This is due to high winds and fire conditions forecasted in the region. The period of concern is today, July 7, from 3:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m.

CALTRANS UPDATE:
7/7/25: SBCO SR-138 closure remains in effect to allow for damage assessment and emergency repairs. Both directions closed from 138/173 Junction to Old Mill Rd. #Caltrans8 @CHPArrowhead [Click Here]
July 07, 2025 at 09:07AM