Weather Balloons
I've been getting some emails and phone calls concerning weather balloon data. Most of the questions concern how come we're not giving the freezing level over Salem anymore? The answer balloons aren't being launched from Salem. When I report the freezing level it's now from Medford.
Don't worry it's not permanent. The National Weather Service is doing a major up grade of balloon tracking equipment.
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Balloons are launched twice a day from various locations across the country. It's old technology but still very useful. Balloons gather data on temperature, pressure and wind speeds. In Oregon the balloons are launched from Medford and Salem. NWS estimates the upgrade and overhaul should be finished this weekend and balloons should start being launched again starting early next week.
Dave
