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One of the data streams we work with is NOAA's GHCN-Daily weather archive.
Since the US shutdown began, about 10% of expected US weather stations are not being recorded in GHCN-D. In addition, a large number of foreign stations are also not being merged into the archive.
Since the US shutdown began, about 10% of expected US weather stations are not being recorded in GHCN-D. In addition, a large number of foreign stations are also not being merged into the archive.
Looking at what stations have been impacted, the biggest foreign drop-outs are from Australia and Canada.
It is not uncommon for foreign data imports into GHCN-D to be temporarily delayed or interrupted. However, with the government shutdown, it is less likely that anyone will be available to investigate or resolve problems that may arise.
As GHCN-D is *not* a feeder for weather forecasting models, delays in updating GHCN-D will have no impact on weather forecasting.
However, it would not be surprising if the shutdown also causes some interruptions or delays in NOAA's other collection and monitoring programs.
However, it would not be surprising if the shutdown also causes some interruptions or delays in NOAA's other collection and monitoring programs.
