[alancarp]

Accuweather has been complaining about this very problem for a couple of years that I'm aware. I mean, for cryin' out loud: I'm no meterologist, but it would seem that access to RELIABLE data of the most basic sort is vital for making climate models, validating forecasts, making projections of all kinds, etc. But if you can't rely on the info - or can't even get it in the first place - then you're hosed.

Oh, and since urban sprawl around the country means that weather stations are warming up, then duh, it kinda artificially supports the global warming crowd.

[Mad_Tom_Rackham]

They don't WANT reliable data. This is a Leftist political agenda for social control. They want to deceive and control,that's all. The truth (and reliable data) have nothing to do with it. But reliable data which contradicts their agenda will be hidden away or destroyed, just like those who contradict their scheme are ignored or ridiculed.

PS: Thanks for this post, Ernest.

[capt. norm]

Oh, and since urban sprawl around the country means that weather stations are warming up, then duh, it kinda artificially supports the global warming crowd.

Urban sprawl is a big contributor to the false readings.

They build an airport in the wide open space outside a city and a weather station is invariably placed at the airport.

They get normal readings for a few years until the new suburb grows up and brings the average temperature up. This has happened in just about every city.

[GregoryFul]

Oh, and since urban sprawl around the country means that weather stations are warming up, then duh, it kinda artificially supports the global warming crowd.

Oh, but they adjust for that don't you know, by a fudge factor related to the population - all is well!