ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Accurate weather forecasts begin with accurate weather observations. That is why the News10NBC First Alert meteorologists rely on a vast network of weather stations across New York State. These land-based stations provide continuous measurements of temperature, humidity, wind, rainfall, and other important weather conditions.
Lake Ontario, however, presents a unique challenge.
Covering more than 7,000 square miles, the lake has relatively few observation points compared to the extensive network available on land. Meteorologists can monitor the lake using radar and satellite imagery, but direct observations over the open water are much more limited…