Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.

Name: Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.
Address: Hillsboro, OR, US
Telephone: +15036290887

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Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.

Professional weather stations providing instantaneous weather data for operational decisions.

Professional weather stations providing met data for operational decision-making

09/02/2026

Join us in welcoming our new Marketing Specialist Dalida Farhat! Dalida is a recent graduate from the University of Oregon, where she majored in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. Her favorite memory at the UO was her consulting internship in Italy! Outside of school, she makes ceramics and is a self-taught snowboarder. Say “hi” in the comments!

08/26/2026

Winter is coming! Our latest Weather MicroServer upgrade adds Road Temperature to the array of possible parameters. Read on for additional info.

Customer Requests Drive Latest Weather MicroServer Upgrades:
New Firmware Version Adds Sensor Features and Backend Updates

We are excited to announce the new features of the latest Weather MicroServer version.

Road temperature. Developed in response to customer request, this optional Road Conditions sensor will be particularly useful for Mobile Command, Broadcast Weather vehicles, winter maintenance and transportation operations.

AQI is calculated for PM2.5 measurements with the Particle Concentration optional sensor. This parameter is used for monitoring air pollution and wildfire smoke.

Remote access is now available through a free third-party secure platform. Again, developed specifically for a customer monitoring off-site, this feature aids in configuration and trouble-shooting long-distance.

In addition to some cosmetic enhancements, behind-the-scenes upgrades enhance DHCP to reduce network configuration, and update PHP and nginx versions.

We pride ourselves in personal customer support and responsiveness. Reach out to our technical support team to upgrade your Weather MicroServer to the latest version.

(Images generated with the assistance of AI)

08/19/2026

Not everyone needs to monitor the weather. Do you?
Do any of these operational and safety factors apply to your organization?

 Decision Criteria (example stop work based on 50 mph wind speed or 90 degrees high temperature)
 Regulatory Compliance (example heat stress)
 Public Information (safety during extreme weather events)
 Incident Reporting (automate documentation)
 Industrial Automation Process Improvement (SCADA integration)

What actions would you take based on meteorological data?

If monitoring the weather might be right for your organization, start by defining your objectives. No need to overthink it.

Our Guide to Buying a Professional Weather Station walks you through next steps and additional considerations with a Quick Checklist near the bottom of the page.

⬇️ Link in the first comment.

08/12/2026

Need weather data integrated into your SCADA system?

A recent inquiry: “I'm interested in connecting basic weather data back to our SCADA system. The Orion 420 looks like it has everything we need, but please send a quote for the Capricorn FLX as well.”

And another: “Would like to discuss installing a Columbia Weather system and how it can integrate with our control systems.”

*These are precisely the kind of industrial weather station systems we design for.*

For direct interface to PLC, DCS, and SCADA systems, Columbia Weather Systems builds professional weather stations with 4-20 mA output, incorporating a variety of sensor options across our Orion™, MagellanMX™, Pulsar™, and Capricorn FLX™ product lines.

We also offer digital automation interfaces including Modbus, DNP3, BACnet, and SNMP.

*Integrated and Automated: Put the weather monitoring system to work!*

The Bloomington-Normal (IL) Water Reclamation District purchased five CWS Orion™ Weather Stations to monitor on-site meteorological conditions at the district’s two water treatment sites.

“We wanted to have weather data trended and monitored on the District’s SCADA system to assist with data analysis and anticipating the impact a rain event would have on flows with real time data,” explains Jake Callahan, Director of Operations.

The automated interface now feeds directly into their data management software — data the District uses for regulatory reporting on storm duration, intensity, and total precipitation.

As Callahan put it, "Having the weather data fully integrated and trended on the District’s SCADA system has greatly simplified the reporting requirement aspect of managing weather data.”

*Have a SCADA integration question of your own?*
Send us a message or give us a call. Our sales engineers can help you spec the right professional weather station for your application.

Our job is to make Weather Monitoring easy, so you can do your job better.

(Photos courtesy of Bloomington-Normal WRD)

Link: Weather Stations with 4-20 mA Interface https://columbiaweather.com/products/weather-stations/analog-interface/

08/05/2026

Looking to replace a weather station that just isn’t cutting it? You are not alone.

-“We are looking to replace our [brand] weather station with a better option.”
-“I am looking to replace a home weather station with a commercial grade weather station.”
-“I'm looking to replace my [weather station brand] which has failed repeatedly …”
-“We are a public electric utility that is looking to replace an older [weather station brand] tripod device that is on top of one of our substation control houses. We would prefer something with less moving parts. We are looking to use this weather data to determine how much power we buy and so it must be highly accurate.”

These are actual inquiries we've received. Those inquirers became customers.

When accuracy, reliability, and durability matter, professionals choose Columbia Weather Systems. Our weather stations are built with high-accuracy sensors, rigorous calibration standards, and rugged construction, so you can trust your weather data when it matters most.

Our job is to make weather monitoring easy, so you can do your job better.

(Fictional image is AI generated. Any resemblance to real equipment is coincidental.)

07/29/2026

Are rising apparatus costs and long lead times dampening hopes of a new rig? Modernizing mission-critical systems and improved situational awareness can be accomplished with a technology upgrade that includes on-board weather data.

For agencies operating command vehicles, search and rescue units, and specialized response apparatus, refurbishment is becoming an increasingly attractive alternative. A recent Fire Apparatus article highlights pros and cons. Refurbishment can boast:
• significant cost savings (40-60% cost of new rig)
• faster turnaround (3-9 months compared to one to two years)
• crew familiarity with vehicle layouts and operations
• sustainability and resource efficiency (cost-conscious and environmentally friendly)

Regardless of whether refurb is right for your agency, be sure to include a weather station in your apparatus specs, as did this “refresh” from Jacksonville, Florida.

Accelerated Tactical handled the process, giving the 17-year-old truck new life with repaired cabinetry and the latest technology including Starlink and a Magellan MX™ Weather Station from CWS. Shared between Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department and Florida Task Force 5, the vehicle was commonly used on hurricane deployments and large scale incidents.

Weather conditions can influence emergency operations including crew safety, search and rescue tactics, fire behavior, hazmat, and even drone deployment. On-site weather data directly benefits command decisions regarding safety thresholds, tactical effectiveness, and public protective actions.

With this refresh, Jacksonville has a fully renewed, highly relevant, key asset as part of their response team at a fraction of the cost of a new vehicle.

Links:
Accelerated Post https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7372237193966231553/
Fire Apparatus Article https://www.fireapparatusmagazine.com/fire-apparatus/fire-apparatus-refurbishing-strategies/
CWS Magellan MX Vehicle Mount Weather Stations https://columbiaweather.com/products/weather-stations/vehicle-mount/magmx-vm/

07/22/2026

Last week, we celebrated Bethany as she embarks on an exciting new chapter in her career. Bethany has been a valued member of our team for nine years. Her contributions and positive spirit will be greatly missed. While we're sad to see her go, we're excited for all that's ahead and know she'll do amazing things in her new role. Please join us in wishing Bethany every success in this next adventure. Three cheers for Bethany—hip, hip, hooray! 🎉

07/16/2026

Congratulations to Electra.aero on a successful urban flight demonstration of their hybrid-electric Ultra Short aircraft!

We're grateful to be part of their journey with portable weather monitoring that supports safe and efficient flight testing.

(Check out the lower right of the screen at about 7 seconds.)

07/08/2026

A large refinery fire prompted full activation of emergency services in the Delaware area recently. A HazMat mobile command center with a CWS weather station was deployed to support coordinated efforts during the incident:

07/01/2026

Our facilities will be closed on Friday, July 3rd in observance of Independence Day 🇺🇸 Wishing everyone a safe and happy fourth!

P.S. to our friends up North - Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦

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https://columbiaweather.com/

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