We have two major names here in the local weather market now that back up the idea of installing temp/wind sensors on a few towers in Central Willamette Valley. Of course, we have posted Tyree Wilde's suggestions, here's KPTV's Chief Meteorologist Mark Nelsens thought's:
Having more towers outfitted with temp/wind sensors would be quite helpful in wintertime here in the Pacific Northwest. I would consider the current DEQ sensors on the KPTV transmission tower at 1000'/1400'/1800' as one of the top 3 pieces of "critical" information we use during snow/ice storms here in the Portland/Vancouver Metro area. Surface observations and radar would be the other two. Having another one or two in the mid-Valley would be very useful and relatively cheap (compared to a sounder?). A good investment here.
Mark Nelsen
Chief Meteorologist
KPTV/KPDX Television - Portland
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