My first "real" weather station was an Oregon Scientific cabled system.
My general interest in weather (and geology) started long ago. In all, a lovely place to live, and somewhat boring for a weather enthusiast since it is a microclimate of moderation. Temperature averages in high 30's in January to mid 80's in July. Snow is an unusual event, happening about every 15 years in Saratoga proper, but the fringing mountains have snow for a few days each year. The varied terrain of the San Francisco Bay Area cause many microclimates to exist - Saratoga enjoys a Mediterranian-style climate and usually only two seasons "Spring" and "Fall". Money Magazine has included the City of Saratoga as number 26 in it's 2005 annual " Best Places to Live" More detailed history of Saratoga is available on the Saratoga Chamber of Commerce website and the Saratoga Historical Society website. Hakone Gardens, a City park operated by the Hakone Foundation, is the oldest Japanese-style residential gardens in the Western Hemisphere. The Mountain Winery in the Saratoga foothills features world-class concerts each Spring and Summer. The City also is home to Villa Montalvo, the former home of Senator James Duval Phelan which is host to an art gallery, an artist in residence program, concert performances and park trails and grounds. With beginnings in middle 1800's, and incorporated in 1956, the community has a historic downtown district, "Saratoga Village," or "The Village" with distinctive dining and unique shops. The City of Saratoga is an attractive residential community with excellent schools and unique characteristics. PHP for thermometer graphic (WD/VWS/Cumulus).Envt.Canada Lighting Danger (English/French).NOAA ATOM/CAP multifeed processor (PHP5).Aerisweather Forecast with icons - multilingual.Wunderground forecast with icons - multilingual.DarkSky Forecast with icons - multilingual.WXSIM Forecast with icons RSS 2.0 feed multi-lingual.WXSIM Forecast with icons - multi-lingual.Canada Forecast/Advisory (English/French)