How to contribute


Anybody can contribute to WOW. There are four ways to do so. Each option will be a method to contribute to science and keep a record.

"Help enhance our forecasts by uploading your weather station data”

Greg Dewhurst – Senior Operational Meteorologist

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Connect your weather station automatically


Connecting your weather station is not the easiest process, so we have tried breaking it down into three steps to help you along your way.

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Enter an observation

Entering an observation can be as simple as reporting the current weather type near you or even a detailed form

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Becoming a Voluntary Climate Observer

Becoming a voluntary climate observer is a very rewarding process but it does take commitment and dedication.

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Reporting a weather impact

It is important to know not only what the weather is doing but also to see the impacts it causes. Upload photos or descriptions wherever you are.