PSPS Weather Station Networks: A Utility Planning Guide

PSPS weather station networks need more than coverage. See how utilities plan station density, siting, and data flow for tighter shutoff decisions.

Forecasting Beyond the App: Why the Human Element Matters

Discover how personalized weather forecasting, human expertise, and real-time support can enhance decision-making for businesses facing weather risks.

Bent Ear Solutions and Western Weather Group Partner to Bring Ground-Truth Weather Data Into Utility and Emergency Management GIS Systems

Bent Ear Solutions and WWG join forces to integrate precise weather data into utility and emergency management systems for better decision-making.

How is Powdery Mildew Affecting Your Crop?

Understand how powdery mildew affects California crops, particularly winegrapes, and discover effective management strategies using real-time weather data.

Building a Utility Weather Station Network: From Site Selection to Deployment

Learn how to effectively build a utility weather station network, ensuring reliable data for critical decisions during high-risk weather events.

Western Weather Group’s Forecast Desk Meteorologists Complete Latest PSPS Readiness Training

Season after season, WWG renews the training that keeps its meteorologists and technical teams ready to support utility PSPS decisions with reliable weather intelligence.

Wind, Wildfire, and the Weather Network Behind Liberty's Vegetation Management Program

How Liberty Utilities (CalPeco Electric) LLC (“Liberty”) uses real-time data from R.M. Young and Western Weather Group to modernize vegetation management.

Baron Weather, Western Weather Group Announce Strategic Partnership to Bring Asset-Level Station Data to Utility Platforms

Real-time observations from Western Weather Group managed stations now display natively in Baron Lynx and Baron's Esri ArcGIS weather layers.

What the Rest of 2026 Holds for Severe Weather in the U.S.

Explore the severe weather outlook for the US in 2026, covering tornadoes, hurricanes, and fire risks as conditions evolve throughout the year.

What the 2026 Spring Freeze Taught Eastern Growers About Frost Risk

Record temperature swings damaged apple orchards, wine grapes, blueberries, and citrus across the eastern U.S. this season. Here's how asset-level weather data changes the outcome next time.

Reading the Wind: How Asset-Level Sensors Are Redefining Vegetation Risk

How WWG and R.M. Young bring asset-level wind sensing to utility structures, giving vegetation risk programs data regional stations can't provide.

California Almonds and the New Frost Season: How Climate Is Rewriting the Rules

The forecast team at Western Weather Group analyzes the patterns of frost season and how it's affecting the west coast.

Fire Season 2026: What the Data Tells Us Now

An analysis of 2026 wildfire conditions, covering regional fire risk breakdowns across California, the Southwest, Southeast, and Pacific Northwest, with key atmospheric drivers including record March drying, depleted snowpack, and the emerging El Niño signal shaping the outlook through summer.

Asset-Level Weather Data Is the New Infrastructure

Regional forecasts tell you what's coming. Ground truth tells you what's happening. The difference can cost billions.

What Do Western Weather Group and Goats Have in Common?

Western Weather Group and goats both reduce wildfire risk before it starts. Goats manage fuel by grazing vegetation, while WWG provides weather intelligence to identify high-risk conditions, helping teams act early and prevent fires proactively.

Pano AI and Western Weather Group Announce Partnership to Deliver Real-Time Situational Awareness for Utilities and Fire Agencies

The integration combines AI-powered early detection with real-time weather data to accelerate utility and emergency response decisions.

Case Study: How Hawaiian Electric Uses Real-Time Data from R.M. Young and Western Weather to Protect Communities

Learn how Hawaiian Electric enhances safety and resilience using real-time weather data from R.M. Young and Western Weather Group to combat wildfire risks.

Temperature / Humidity

This digital weather station sensor measures temperature and relative humidity for precision weather monitoring.

Fuel Temperature Stick

This sensor uses a Ponderosa Pine stick to mimic the temperature of forest floor fuels.

Barometer

This digital sensor measures atmospheric pressure with high reliability and low power consumption.

Pyranometer

This silicon-based sensor is designed for the routine measurement of solar radiation (global irradiance) across the entire sky.

Fuel Moisture Sensor

This sensor monitors forest fire fuel conditions by measuring the moisture content of a connected fuel stick.

Air Quality

This device uses laser technology to monitor airborne particles in real-time.

Satellite Comms: Global Iridium Transceiver

A compact satellite transceiver leveraging the Iridium constellation to provide 100% global coverage.

Data Logger

Multi-purpose data logger that integrates precision measurement with onboard storage and communications.

Leaf Wetness Sensor (LWS)

The LWS measures the presence of water or ice on its surface to simulate leaf wetness.

Terrestrial Comms: Industrial LTE Router

This is a compact, ultra-low power cellular gateway designed specifically for SCADA, telemetry, and field service fleets.

Wi-Fi Comms

A dedicated Wi-Fi interface module designed to bridge data loggers and acquisition systems to wireless networks.

Rain Gauge

This rugged sensor measures liquid precipitation using a tipping bucket mechanism and an 8-inch collector funnel.

Soil Moisture / Temp / Conductivity

This smart sensor monitors soil moisture, electrical conductivity, and temperature.

Wind Sensor

This rugged, high-performance sensor measures horizontal wind speed and direction using a helicoid propeller and vane.

20 Years of Service, Innovation, and trust at Western Weather Group

Western Weather Group marks 20 years of delivering trusted, hyper-local weather solutions for agriculture and utilities nationwide. From protecting high-value crops to supporting utility safety and wildfire risk reduction, WWG remains committed to accurate data, responsive service, and long-term client trust.

20 Years of weathering the unexpected: a look back at Western Weather Group

The experts behind your weather intelligence — certified meteorologists, data scientists, and field specialists dedicated to delivering accuracy and reliability.

Sonoma County winegrape growers

Sonoma County's diverse vineyards rely on accurate, location-specific weather data to support critical management decisions and improve forecast reliability over time. See how Western Weather Group delivers on it.

Merging Mountain Weather Networks to Support Unified Resort Operations

Western Weather Group merged weather networks from Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows into one platform, supporting joint operations and gondola route analysis

San Diego Gas & Electric

After devastating 2007 wildfires, San Diego Gas & Electric partnered with Western Weather Group to deploy a dense network of weather stations—giving grid operators real-time wind data to make safer, faster decisions during extreme events.

Real Time Weather Data Aiding in Crop Dusting Services

Facing complex wind patterns across California’s Sacramento Valley, Martin’s Dusters partnered with Western Weather Group to access real-time wind data and personalized forecasts—helping pilots make safer flight decisions and improve aerial application efficiency for growers.

Utilizing Weather Station Data Within the WWG Database for Vineyard Operations

How a Paso Robles vineyard uses Western Weather Group’s hyperlocal weather data to track chill hours, ETo, and GDD for smarter vineyard decisions.

A Behind the-Scenes Look at How Western Weather Group Ensures Reliable Data from the Start

A behind-the-scenes look at how Western Weather Group monitors, verifies, and maintains reliable weather station data every day.

Western Weather Group and MetOcean Telematics® Partner to Deliver Integrated Remote Weather Monitoring Solutions

WWG’s instrumentation expertise combined with MetOcean’s Iridium satellite connectivity and support delivers global, reliable data connectivity. 

CEATI Transmission & Distribution Conference

Dates: November 17-18

WWG will join over 700 utility professionals at the CEATI Transmission & Distribution Conference in Denver to explore innovative power delivery solutions.

IAEM Annual Conference & EMEX

Dates: November 6-12

WWG will join emergency management professionals in exploring strategies for building resilience and strengthening disaster preparedness.

DTECH Northeast

Dates: November 2-4

WWG will join utility leaders in Boston, MA to discuss extreme weather, grid modernization, and energy innovations shaping the future.

CREA's Energy Innovations Summit

Dates: November 2

Join industry leaders at CREA's Energy Innovations Summit in Westminster, CO, on November 2, and explore key developments in the evolving energy landscape.

NRECA Regions 8&10 Meeting

Dates: October 20–22

Join electric co-op leaders in Oklahoma City from October 20-22 to discuss industry trends and shape policy at the NRECA Regions 8&10 Meeting.

Resilient California Summit

Dates: October 20–22

Join Western Weather Group at the Resilient California Summit in Sacramento, October 20-22, to address climate resilience through policy and action.

Assessing Wildfire Risk Before It Escalates: Lessons from the Fire Line and Sensor Network

Date: October 14

Join experts from WWG & Bent Ear Solutions in a webinar on assessing wildfire risk and building effective strategies for utilities and emergency managers.

IEEE Power & Energy Society Resiliency Summit

Date: October 8

Join WWG at the IEEE PES Resiliency Summit on October 8 in San Francisco, California.

Meteorological Technology World Expo

Dates: October 6 – 8

WWG will be attending and presenting at the Meteorological Technology World Expo in Amsterdam from October 6-8.

2026 MECA Operations Conference

WWG will join industry leaders at the 2026 MECA Operations Conference in to discuss best practices in electrical grid operations and safety.

2026 Colorado Utility Wildfire Consortium Summit

The Colorado Utility Wildfire Consortium is a collaborative initiative dedicated to enhancing wildfire mitigation and safety measures among utility companies in Colorado.

EEI Fall TDMMA Conference 2026

Dates: September 27 - 30

The EEI Fall TDMMA Conference 2026 is a premier 2.5-day electric utility event focused on advancing grid infrastructure, emergency preparedness, mutual assistance coordination, and modern metering innovations.

T&D World Webinar: Advancing Meteorological Awareness

Join us to learn how advanced wildfire forecasting and high-quality sensing technology turn risk data into decision-ready intelligence.

On-Demand Webinar: Powering Safer Grids with Wildfire Forecast Intelligence + Rugged Weather Hardware

Join us to learn how advanced wildfire forecasting and high-quality sensing technology turn risk data into decision-ready intelligence.