There are only a few private weather services in Canada and in this episode we talk to the co-founder of WeatherLogic’s, Scott Kehler, about operating a weather enterprise.  Learn why some people pay for weather services when there is so much free weather information available online and in the media.  Also join us for our regular segments; coast to coast, where we discuss weather events across Canada along with our weather tips of the week.

Introduction

General Discussion on recent weather events:

Environment Canada announces they are dropping email weather alerts starting tomorrow, May 30th. This was issued late last week “We would like to thank everyone for helping us evaluate Environment and Climate Change Canada’s weather alerts email (beta version) service. As of May 30th 2018, we will stop issuing weather alerts through this service as our testing period has come to an end. This service will cease as we are currently looking at more effective ways to disseminate our alerts.”

Thank goodness for Jason at WeatherServer.net who provides Googlegroups of emailed weather warnings for the public. Check out weatherserver.net

Subtropical Storm Alberto first named storm of the 2018 Hurricane season. Think this is a sign of what’s coming? The forecast isn’t for a busy year yet it’s starting early.

News that GOES-17 imager’s infrared sensors aren’t getting properly cooled. These sensors for taking images of hurricanes, wildfires, and volcanic eruptions to name a few.

Experts are scrambling to understand what went wrong and how to fix it. Officials expect it will take at least a few months to figure out.

Interview with scott Kehler of Weather Logics

Scott talks about co-founding a private weather service in Canada.

Weatherlogics is a weather forecasting and research firm that specializes in providing accurate, high-quality weather information to clients. Their services are used by numerous industries, including agriculture, government, insurance, and transportation. However, they also serve individuals that are planning outdoor events or other weather-dependent activities. Weather is their passion and they’re here to help you plan for the worst of Mother Nature.

To contact Scott check him out on Twitter at @scottdkehler

Check out the WeatherLogics  website https://www.weatherlogics.com for more information on their services and email information on how to contact Scott and his team.

Coast To Coast

East Coast:

30cm of Snow last week in Newfoundland.

Brief heat this coming weekend but the cooler than normal returns.

Quebec/Ontario:

Summer-like conditions with temperatures well above normal with humidex values in the 30s.

Alberto moving into Lake Huron/SSM region late Wednesday into Thursday with heavy rain in NE Ontario.

Cooldown for the start of June

Prairies:

Record breaking heat for the month of May across the Prairies with an early start to the severe storm season.

Some relief to drought conditions along southern edge of the provinces but dry conditions still in place from Northern Alberta to Northern Manitoba.

Landspouts in Saskatchewan.

Widespread rain for Sask/Manitoba Friday into Saturday then again about a week from now with much of it convective.

West Coast:

Fires in BC.

Upper trof lingers over the region later this week and into early next week to bring damp weather – maybe still dry in the interior.

Only warmer than normal part of Canada for the start of June.

Jerry’s Weather Tip of the Week

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