Forecasting Canterbury’s 1992 snowstorm
As the quality of forecasting has got better, (accuracy being only one aspect) the opportunity to make smart farming decisions has increased.
It was the turning point in realising better communication methods, for weather forecasting, were urgently needed.
Words ANNABELLE ALLOTT
I REMEMBER WHEN
The anguish, sorrow, grief and distress expressed by farmers in a community meeting after Canterbury’s 1992 snowstorm is something weather forecaster Tony Trewinnard (pictured), of Blue Skies Weather, will never forget. It was the turning point in...
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