GraphWeather Community
Station operator support and knowledge sharing
SectionCommunityTypeCommunity HubFormatSupport Reference
The GraphWeather community brings together weather station operators who publish their data to the web. Discussions span station hardware, software configuration, web publishing, template design, and data quality. Whether you run a La Crosse WS-2300, an Oregon Scientific WMR200, or a Davis Vantage Pro, the practical patterns are similar: connect the station, configure the software, set up FTP publishing, and maintain data quality over time.
Common Solutions
The most frequently referenced solutions across all community discussions:
- FTP connection fails: Switch to passive mode, verify credentials, check firewall rules. See FTP Publishing Guide.
- Template variables not updating: Confirm upload interval, check file write permissions, verify variable names against the reference. See Templates and Variables.
- Sensor readings seem wrong: Compare against nearest airport METAR, check for drift, verify siting. See Station Data Sanity Checks.
- Images not refreshing in browser: Implement cache-busting query parameters on image URLs. See Image Refresh and Caching.
- Station disconnects intermittently: Check USB power management settings, try a powered USB hub, verify cable integrity.