The weather station will provide a much-needed record for the city. “There is not currently a weather station here in Sulphur Rock so they will track the highs and lows temperature daily.

A new effort is underway to gather more data from Mount Washington to see how the weather on the region's highest peak affects the wider area.

New weather stations are being installed on the western side of the mountain to collect more data.

A weather station in the county would help safeguard members of the public at events and student athletes.