How crowdsourcing helps the National Weather Service in Portland adjust snowfall predictions

Category: Weather

Forecasters from the National Weather Service gathered real-time data on snowfall across Oregon through social media, receiving numerous reports and photos from residents. This information helped adjust weather warnings and forecasts, revealing that the storm produced more snow and less freezing rain than anticipated. The storm has caused significant transportation issues, including a major pile-up on Interstate 84, but fewer power outages due to reduced freezing rain. The NWS encourages public participation in snow measurement by submitting photos with measurements.

Keywords: Oregon, snowfall, National Weather Service

Source: OPB News

Update At: 2/14/2025

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