I remember making a similar point years ago when I was more active on here. At a time when evidence of climate change is ever more valuable closing recording stations seemed destined (and designed?) to reduce data availability and therefore close down any room for challenge. In reality it was more likely to do with costs saving, but the end result is that we have less information available.
If I want to know what the temperature was in Leeds today I have to rely on Bingley (Samos), 13 miles away and 218 metres asl. Maximum there today 27.1C, which seems undercooked (pun intended).
Originally Posted by: Super Cell