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The Squall Line  (Disponible en anglais seulement) CoCoRaHS Blog | Go to end of message

A Thanksgiving Week "Thanks" from CoCoRaHS!

As we reflect on all that we have to be thankful for during this Thanksgiving week in the U.S., we want to let you know that we are especially grateful for YOU. We appreciate all of your daily efforts in measuring precipitation in your local communities. Taking measurements can sometimes be challenging, as well as rewarding and fun, often at the same time. Your efforts as "citizen scientists" (that's really what you are) are noticed and appreciated by many across the country. Your individual measurements really do make a difference, and when combined with others in your town, county, and state, paint a wonderful picture of what we can do together in community!

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at CoCoRaHS! 


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Our 2025 Ten-For-CoCoRaHS Year-End Fundraiser officially begins on December 2nd!!

Snowstorms are this year's fundraiser theme, featuring a cool snowstorm t-shirt for certain giving levels. We hope you'll check back soon. 

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Track How Birds are Responding to a Changing Climate

Curious about how a changing climate is reshaping the natural world? Audubon’s Climate Watch community science program invites volunteers across the U.S. to help measure how birds are responding to shifting climate conditions. Since 2016, participants have collected valuable data on 12 target species—including bluebirds, nuthatches, towhees, goldfinches, and buntings—providing insight into how bird ranges are changing over time.

The Winter 2026 Climate Watch season runs January 15–February 15, and anyone with an interest in birds can take part. Volunteers conduct simple bird surveys following a standardized protocol, ground-truthing modeled predictions of how the changing climate is impacting bird populations. To prepare, sign up to join the Climate Watch Webinar on December 10 at 7 PM Eastern. This session will guide new and returning participants through survey methods and highlight the program's scientific findings.

 

Learn more at audubon.org/climatewatch

 

By observing birds in your area, you can help document how our climate is changing—one survey at a time!

 

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CoCoRaHS Winter Observing Webinars
The National Weather Service in Duluth is bringing back their seasonal webinar on winter observing and reporting, just for CoCoRaHS observers! This will be a great opportunity for everyone - from those who have never measured snow to seasoned reporters. We will cover all the different observations you can make in winter, tips and tricks to smoothly navigate the challenges winter observing throws your way, and take any questions you may have. We will have four virtual classes, and a recording will be available after all the classes have been completed. All classes will have the same content, but you’re welcome to attend more than one.

 

Classes: 


 To register for a class, click on the link for the date and time you’re interested in above and fill out your information. You will receive reminder emails as the webinar date approaches, sent by NWS Duluth. These webinars are not required, but we strongly encourage everyone to review the best winter observing practices! Come with any questions that the first few snows of the season have prompted.

 

*This webinar will be recorded following NOAA Privacy Guidelines in order to allow individuals access to the content even if they are unable to attend the webinar in real-time. By joining and participating in the meeting, consent is being given to the recording. For additional information, see the Privacy Act Statement: https://cdn.ioos.noaa.gov/media/2023/05/Privacy-Act-Statement-for-Google-Meet-Recordings.pdf