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Surprisingly Snow Squall Awareness Week was scheduled at an appropriate time.
Please check the website – https://www.weather.gov/ctp/SnowSquall – or click the Snow Squalls graphic for some very interesting information about this hazardous weather phenomenon.


Due to adverse winter weather conditions, the November 2022 QCARC meeting at Penn State Du Bois is CANCELLED.
An ARRL VE Exam session is scheduled, at PSU Du Bois Campus – Smeal Building, for December 20 at 6:00 PM with the regular meeting to follow at 7:00 PM.
The National Weather Service, State College, announced a Virtual Advanced SkyWarn Spotter training opportunity.
Link to the NWS web-site for registration and other pertinent information about the virtual training, click the Advanced Skywarn graphic or this link: https://www.weather.gov/ctp/SpotterTalks

The National Weather Service, State College Office, has an Advanced Skywarn Spotter online training scheduled for February 23, 2022, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. 
Registration prior to the class is required. For detailed information on the class and registration check out the web-site : https://www.weather.gov/ctp//SpotterTalks
Due to the weather, the January 18, 2022 meeting has been canceled. Please spread the word.
The next meeting will be Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at 7:00 pm at the Chatterbox Cafe and Social Center, 4902 US-219, Brockway, PA 15824 (2½ miles north of I-80 Exit 97 on US 219.
The Next VE Exam Session will be Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at 6:00 pm at the Chatterbox Cafe and Social Center, 4902 US-219, Brockway, PA 15824 (2½ miles north of I-80 Exit 97 on US 219.
The next breakfast get-together will be Saturday, February 12 at 8:30 am at the DuBois Dutch Pantry restaurant, at I-80 Exit 97 on US 219.
Hi folks, it’s that time of year when your support of the Club by submitting your application and dues is requested. Thank you very much for your support!
Please complete the .pdf that can be downloaded then printed via the following ” QCARC 2022 Application” link below. The updated application and associated link has the new PO box number and PO. :

As with all WATCHES and WARNINGS it is helpful to understand
the meaning behind the issue! Be sure to check the NWS Winter Safety web-site,
https://www.weather.gov/wrn/winter_safety .

With the arrival of Winter weather, at times we have to contend with snow squalls while driving. The best action is to stay off the roads, if at all possible.
Snow Squall Awareness Week has come to be with the First-of-its-kind collaboration between NWS CTP, PA Turnpike, PennDOT, PEMA, and PA State Police. The information available includes a variety of digital content educating the public about the science, communication, and safety of snow squalls.
Please avail yourself of this information that may bring to your attention some of the issues relating to this hazardous winter weather condition. at: https://www.weather.gov/ctp/snowsquall

The National Weather Service, State College will be offering Basic SkyWarn Spotter training in November.
Monday November 8, Thursday November 18 and Monday November 29 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Registration is required prior to the dates for the class. Information about the virtual presentation and to register, check out the web-site: https://www.weather.gov/ctp/SpotterTalks

The National Weather Service in State College would like to formally invite you to their 4th virtual Weather-Ready Nation Lecture, on Radar Basics.
The State College NWS office is hosting 2 sessions (dates and times below) of “Radar Basics”. Please register for either event by clicking on the link.
Monday 9/20/2021 at 11 :00 AM:
Wednesday 9/22/2021 at 7:00 PM:
If you are interested in SkyWarn Training, you have a couple opportunities to complete the training online. Click on the “Want To Become A SkyWarn Spotter?” graphic for information from the State College NWS office site.
Additionally, you can go to: https://www.meted.ucar.edu/education_training/course/23 If you need to enroll, it is a rather quick no charge process. Once enrolled you can take any of the many courses offered on various topics. It is worth checking out their catalog of courses.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency along with the Federal Communications Commission will transmit test messages August 11, 2021 Between 14:20 – 14:50 EDT. The test messages will be sent via television and radio stations, as well as cellular systems. You will only receive the test message via cellular if the phone is set to receive this form of message.
For the latest information and several other links, check the web-site: https://www.fema.gov/event/ipaws-national-test

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