Linch, Wyoming

Subject: experimental use of bulleted winter storm /WSW/ and
         non-precipitation /npw/ watches... warnings... and
         advisories

From December 8 2009 and ending may 29 2010... the Riverton /riw/
weather forecast office /WFO/ will issue winter weather /WSW/
and non-precipitation /npw/ watches... warnings... and advisories
using an experimental bullet format. The experimental bullet format
is similar to the current format used for severe thunderstorm and
flash flood warnings. These formats are easier for users to read and
to quickly gather vital information during hazardous winter and
non-precipitation events. During the experimental period WFO Riverton
may temporarily revert back to the current... non-bullet... format to
maintain mission critical warning services.

A product description document /pdd/ for these experimental
products... including examples of the bulleted WSW and npw
products... is available online at /use lowercase/:

Http://products.Weather.Gov/viewliste.Php

On this website... select the bulleted WSW npw pdd.Pdf to view
and download a copy of the product description document.

Public comments about this experimental bullet format are welcome
through may 29 2010. A survey is online at /use lowercase/:

Http://www.Weather.Gov/survey/NWS-survey.Php?Code=wswnpw

Upon completion of this experimental period and the close of the
public comment period... the NWS will evaluate all received comments
to determine whether or not to proceed with a full implementation of
bulleted WSW and npw products nationwide.

If you have comments or questions regarding this public
information statement... please contact:

Chris Jones
warning coordination meteorologist
National Weather Service - Riverton
12744 west U.S. Highway 26
Riverton Wyoming 82501
307-857-3898 x726
Chris.Jones@noaa.Gov