Production-grade Snowfall Alert System
Dr. Jody-Ann S. JonesTable of contents
This past weekend I built a lightweight, serverless application that monitors real-time snowfall conditions at ski resorts near Park City, Utah, and sends notifications via Slack when significant snowfall occurs. I leveraged AWS Lambda (a serveless function) to deploy the app and AWS CloudWatch to trigger this system every 6 hours. I created a simple Slack app that sends alerts to two channels (#snow-alert and #snowfall-monitoring). Check out the article for further info about the app's features and the tech stack used. 👉 Click here to see FULL CODE on Github.
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Overview
The Snowfall Alert System automatically checks snowfall data for approximately 10 ski resorts within a 100-mile radius of Park City every 6 hours. When fresh snow accumulation exceeds your configured thresholds, you'll receive a Slack notification on the #snow-alert channel. Every 6 hours you will receive notification on the amount of snowfall for each resort. Please see the screenshot below:
Features
Real-time Snowfall Monitoring: Tracks current and forecasted snow conditions at major ski resorts near Park City.
Custom Alert Thresholds: Configure your own snowfall thresholds for light, moderate, and heavy snow alerts.
Cross-verification: Uses multiple weather data sources to confirm snowfall amounts and reduce false positives.
Slack Notifications: Delivers timely alerts directly to your Slack channel.
Serverless Architecture: Runs entirely on AWS Lambda for reliability and minimal cost.
Completely Free: Operates within free tier limits of all services.
System Architecture
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Dr. Jody-Ann S. Jones
Dr. Jody-Ann S. Jones
🏆 An accomplished Data Science leader, I bring several years of progressive experience, combining sharp business acumen with a passion for delivering impactful data-driven insights. I've successfully steered numerous projects, deploying robust machine learning models and advanced data analysis to drive strategic decision-making and resolve complex business challenges. 📊 My strength lies in my ability to unravel the intricate story hidden within data, transforming abstract patterns into tangible recommendations that propel organizational strategies forward. I excel at communicating these insights, ensuring a clear understanding across diverse business audiences, and aligning technology with end-to-end project processes and business plans. 👏 Beyond my individual contributions, I take pride in fostering the growth of others. I've cultivated high-performing Data Analyst teams, nurturing their development through effective leadership and training.