Environment Canada needs you!

Weather

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Environment Canada is looking for a new volunteer 'weatherperson' to record weather data on a year-round basis in Saugeen Shores.

For the past five years, Brian Cole of Southampton, has been performing the task. Twice a day he takes readings of temperature and rainfall or snowfall using a Stevenson screen that has maximum and minimum thermometers inside, along with a rain gauge and snowfall measure. He then sends the readings in via computer or phone.

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01/08/2009 08:13 PM

An avid gardener and former farmer, weather has always played a role in Cole's life, as it does with most Canadians. Unfortunately, he now has to give up his work due to health reasons and is looking for someone to take over for him. Anyone interested in learning more or seeing the equipment that is provided, can drop by 49 Grey Street in Southampton or phone 519-797-1296.