What is Kamin Science Center’s E-Motion Cone?

E-Motion, referred to as the Weather Cone, was designed by New York architect Shashi Caan and lighting designer Matthew Tanteri. Kamin Science Center’s trademark E-Motion Cone was installed in 2000 with a computerized lighting system to display different colored lights on the cone based on forecasted weather.

WTAE-TV controls the color displayed on the Weather Cone, matching the color to the anticipated weather.

Red lights indicate warmer weather.
Red lights indicate warmer weather.
Blue lights indicate cooler weather.
Blue lights indicate cooler weather.
Green lights indicate no anticipated change.
Green lights indicate no anticipated change.
Yellow lights warn rain/snow expected.
Yellow lights warn rain/snow expected.