Everest Connections Launches All-Local Weather Network
Weatherscan by the Weather Channel

Lenexa, KS - Everest Connections launched Weatherscan®, the 24-hour local weather information service provided by The Weather Channel®, on January 12, 2005. Weatherscan delivers powerful, personal, and relevant weather information to Everest's customers and is an essential tool for customers preparing for their daily commute, tracking flight arrivals, searching for the perfect golf conditions, and more.

Since its launch in 1999, Weatherscan has evolved into a top ten emerging network among adult cable subscribers surveyed in the 2004 Beta Cable Subscriber Emerging Networks Study. "I think our customers will find that Weatherscan is extremely relevant to their lives," said David Ballew, Marketing Director. "Weatherscan presents local weather information in such a way that it's easy to use and personally relevant – so our customers can easily plan their day."

Information seen on Weatherscan includes: current local weather conditions, observations for surrounding communities, local radar, regional radar, satellite images, 36-hour forecasts, extended forecasts, and an almanac page showing sunrise, sunset and phases of the moon. In addition, Weatherscan provides special programming and watches and warnings in the event of severe weather.

Via Weatherscan, Everest Connections also presents tailored lifestyle information relating weather to local sporting events, outdoor activities and other subjects of interest such as golf, skiing, gardening, health and travel forecasts.

Everest Connections delivers Weatherscan on digital tier channel 451. For customers wanting to upgrade their cable service to digital, please call 913-825-3000.