Do not touch the bottom row of pads except for SCAN, which automatically cycles through all the readings. Note that the humidity gages on the weather station are not as reliable as the solid state detector located on the telescope and displayed on the air conditioning computer. This latter gage should be used for your decision on when to shut down. What to do during bad storms. Kitt Peak is very susceptible to bad lightening storms, especially during July and August, and this has caused considerable damage to equipment in the past.
Heavy snow can fall during the winter months.
Please make sure that the dome louvres are fully closed. Carefully check the dome for ice before opening the shutters . 2.3.1 Telephone help. To summon help in an emergency dial 444. Do not hang up, the call automatically gets routed to several domes on Kitt Peak.