"Dave Wheeler" wrote in message
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I've not been able to find reference to 'Blizzards' in the 'SPOT-ON
Observers Guide' - the, to quote, "Met Office's updated guide to
observing practices for the UK land-based observing network". But
then
I'm not suprised - while this 'guide' may help observers fill in the
spaces on the CODET it's absolutely pathetic for 'real' observing. My
SPOT-ON guide - despite its flashy plastic waterproof cover with its
snap-shut flap - resides unloved on the bookshelf alongside the much
thumbed 'Handbook.

Bring back the days when observers were taught to observe by
professionals at the Met Office college. What you get out is only as
good as what you put in - fewer dependable obs and chaos can result.
Admited AWS are improving but they should be used to fill in the gaps
between the MK1 eyeball!

.... rant away ... many of us agree: the 'Spot-On' thing really worried
me when I saw it, and I thank the good Lord I have my well-thumbed copy
of the aforementioned Observer's Handbook. Why, oh why do people think
they need to 'improve' on something that works!

Martin.
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