More Glossary Terms For Today - AWOS & ASOS

Since I am reading about automated information services today, here are two more:

• AWOS - Automated Weather Observing System. These are automated weather reporting systems that provide automated surface weather conditions via digital audio and printed report.
• ASOS - Automated Surface Observation System. These are rather basic weather reporting systems that provide digital audio and printed reports. These are only surface observations, not the more detailed information in an ATIS or AWOS report.

Here are some AWOS and ASOS frequencies for the Las Vegas area:
ASOS Ely, Nevada - 120.625
ASOS Tonopah, Nevada - 118.875
AWOS St. George, Utah - 135.075
AWOS Colorado City, Arizona - 118.375

***AWOS & ASOS reports are not always accurate.