Fieldtrip to NOAA NW Weather Forecasting Facility
15 members and guests gathered at Aurora Village parking lot to carpool to the NOAA facility at Sand Point. Tom Hawkins, our tour facilitator, had given security our names. On arrival we had to show our picture ID cards to enter the facility. After parking we entered the NW weather forecasting facility where we showed our picture ID again. Brent Bower met with us and escorted us to the room where our NW weather is predicted. It was a great location with a view of Lake Washington to the north. In the area were six stations for the weather forecasters to do their job. Each station had an array of computer screens to facilitate their work. Brent explained the forecaster's individual responsibilities.
15 members and guests gathered at Aurora Village parking lot to carpool to the NOAA facility at Sand Point. Tom Hawkins, our tour facilitator, had given security our names. On arrival we had to show our picture ID cards to enter the facility. After parking we entered the NW weather forecasting facility where we showed our picture ID again. Brent Bower met with us and escorted us to the room where our NW weather is predicted. It was a great location with a view of Lake Washington to the north. In the area were six stations for the weather forecasters to do their job. Each station had an array of computer screens to facilitate their work. Brent explained the forecaster's individual responsibilities.