Welcome to the "Snow Storm Measurement Contest!" Here's how it works:
During the duration of the live stream, you can enter the contest by sending a picture of your snow measurement to @ryanhallyall on X (formerly twitter) or through email (pics@ryanhallyall.com).
Make sure your "Y'all-O-Meter" from our merch website is included in the picture, and please report the date/time/location of it.
That’s pretty much it!
At the end of the stream, one winner will be selected at random from all eligible entries received during the duration of the stream to receive a prize of $1,000.
No purchase necessary.
Please make sure to read the full disclaimer below before participating.
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Disclaimer:
This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by X (formerly Twitter) or any other third party.
By participating in this contest, you agree to release X (formerly Twitter) and any other third parties from any and all liability arising from your participation.
Any information you provide in connection with the contest will be used solely for the purpose of administering the contest and will not be shared with any third parties, except as necessary to fulfill the prizes.
Join us for our live stream covering the snow storm and get a chance to win $1,000! All you have to do is send us a picture of you measuring the snow during the stream using the “Y’all - O - Meter”. You’ll need to send it to @ryanhallyall on X (formerly Twitter) or through email (pics@ryanhallyall.com). No purchase is necessary to enter, and we'll select one lucky winner at random at the end of the stream. So bundle up, get out there, and start measuring that snow!"
How You'll Be Paid:
If you are selected as the winner of the "Snow Storm Measurement Contest", you will be contacted via the original email address or X (formerly Twitter) account that you used to submit your entry. Payment will be sent to you through Paypal or Cashapp, at your preference.
Please make sure that all communication between us and the winners takes place through the original email address or X (formerly Twitter) account that the winning picture came from. If you submitted your entry through X (formerly Twitter), please also make sure that you are following either @ryanhallyall or @shopryanhall in order to be able to receive Direct Messages from us. This will help us to verify your identity and make sure that you receive your prize in a timely manner.
We look forward to announcing the winner and sending out the prize!
No Purchase Necessary:
You do not need to purchase a "Y'all O Meter" from our merch website in order to enter the "Snow Storm Measurement Contest". If you don't have a Y'all O Meter or don't want to purchase one, you can still enter by using any traditional measuring device (e.g. ruler, yardstick, tape measure) and following these steps:
If you don't have a Y'all O Meter or don't want to purchase one, you can still enter by using any traditional measuring device (e.g. ruler, yardstick, tape measure).
In the picture, make sure to include a sheet of paper or notecard with the time, date, and location of the measurement written on it.
This informational card should also include your best attempt at drawing the shape of the state you took the measurement in.
The informational card should not block any details about the snow measurement.
If sending a Tweet, submissions without a “Y’all - O - Meter” must include the hashtags “#ryanhallyall & #ryanhall”
Failure to comply with these steps may result in your submission not being considered.
We hope this clarifies that anyone can participate in the contest, regardless of whether or not they purchase a Y'all O Meter. Good luck!
Through the "Snow Storm Measurement Contest", we are building the largest database of snow reports on earth! By participating in this contest, you are not only getting the chance to win a prize, but you are also assisting in something truly awesome for science.
Accurate and up-to-date snow measurements are essential for a wide range of scientific and practical purposes, including predicting and mitigating the impacts of natural disasters, and managing water resources. By sending in your snow measurement pictures, you are contributing valuable data that can be used by researchers and policymakers to better understand and prepare for the effects of winter weather.
So not only is this contest fun and exciting, it's also helping to advance our understanding of the world around us. Thank you for your participation, and we can't wait to see all of your snow measurements!"