The National Weather Service wants to know how much snow fell where you live.
“With snow mainly out of the area, we would appreciate your reports. Reply with your location and how much snow fell,” the National Weather Service said on social media.
Anyone who measured is asked to respond to its posts on Facebook or X, formerly Twitter, with their location, how much snow fell and a photo of the snow
How to properly measure snow
The National Weather Service shared some tips for measuring and reporting snow totals.
People should find an open, flat area sheltered from the wind. Measurements shouldn’t be taken on elevated surfaces or where snow has already melted. It is also important to avoid measuring near trees and structures, and in snow drifts.
A ruler should be used to measure. They should take multiple measurements in different areas and then average the amount to the nearest tenth of an inch, according to the weather service.
It’s best to try to be level with the snow when reading the measurements.
After a snowfall is over, people are encouraged to measure and then report the amount, location, time of observation and the duration of the snowfall.
If you’re interested in becoming an official observer, the National Weather Service recommends joining the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail & Snow Network (CoCoRaHS).