 Are you someone who checks a weather daily or even weekly? Perhaps you're hoping for snow, or trying to find the best time to plant your garden or to spray for weeds. Since 1998, citizen scientists have collected and reported precipitation data as part of the Community Collective Rain, Hail, and Snow Network, more commonly referred to as COCO-RAS. Volunteers collect precipitation data in a standard 4-inch rain gauge and report it from a mobile device or computer. Volunteers report precipitation data daily or as frequently as possible. Locals and organizations use the data for a variety of purposes. Meteorologists may use the information to better forecast precipitation events. Emergency managers may use it to predict river levels and the potential for flooding. Even insurance adjusters may consider your data when calculating compensation for hail damage to crops and property. Being a COCO-RAS volunteer is a great way to learn more about weather and to give back to your community. For the University of Wyoming Extension, I'm Milton Geiger, Exploring the Nature of Wyoming.