Ross Creek launch has become popular over the last few years.
Wind riders have discovered that it is one of the few North wind spots in our mountain region.
Currently, there are weather stations around the lake in the hills and canyons, but there is not a meter near the launch.
Ross Creek frequently sees many foil wingers, foil windsurfers, windsurfers, and kiters.
We have sourced a cellular data weather station that will be installed and provide current weather readings.
The system connects to the Ambient Weather Network https://ambientweather.net.
AWN allows data to be shared with Weather Underground, which in turn shares data with MesoWest and Weather Flow (IWindsurf, IKitesurf).
Location
Jordanelle Reservoir Utah State Park
https://maps.app.goo.gl/RHjFy6ezZiYt4Qt7A
40.644768, -111.414887
Weather Station
KestrelMet 6000 Cellular
https://kestrelmet.com/kestrelmet-6000-weather-station?_gl=1*4419je*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..&gclid=CjwKCAjwruXBBhArEiwACBRtHSEijApNiw6uNpGBCYA1nuKavVlSctsWRQiu0kvW3kBwsHoWB9g4GBoC8DAQAvD_BwE&gbraid=0AAAAAoV52A5m58_UM_UrFvwt0cj_ZWn0j
Alternative WiFi enabled.
KestrelMet 6000 WiFi
If we can install a WiFi station, the project budget will be reduced (estimated) $400.
Also, data logs (updates) will be every minute versus every 20 minutes.
Data Transmission
Cellular data transmission is required.
There is a possibility of extended WIFi (with the help of a homeowner within 2500 feet)
Budget and Expenses
Fixed costs:
Utah State Park Permit - $100 (every 3 years)
Cellular Station - $1480.86
AWN station membership $100
Steel Pipe (possibly cement) - $300
Reoccurring Costs:
AT&T Data Plan - about $100 (annually)
State Park Permit - $100 (3 years)
Fund Raising
Proposed budget: $1986.86
Existing funds: $300.00 (rolled over from prior project)
Remaining need: $1686.86
Donations
After the permit is issued, we will start the fundraising effort.
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/DM3ESGWAZPYQU
Data Access
Where will you be able to access this station's data?
- Ambient Weather Network https://ambientweather.net
UtahWindriders.com
Weather Underground
WeatherFlow Products (IWindsurf, IKitesurf, ISail, WindAlert)
Project Timeline and Dates
State Park Permit Application - 6/20/2025 (2-3 weeks)
Upon an issued permit: (dates will be added)
- Fundraising - ongoing
Procurement - (10-14 days)
Installation - (1 day)
AWN Access - (1 day)
Other Data Websites - (5-7 days)
Disclaimer
We can measure the wind, but we can't make it blow.