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Long-range tornado prediction: Is it feasible?
Just as forecasters now peg the odds of a busy Atlantic hurricane season months in advance, we might soon have outlooks that assess the risk of an active tornado season weeks or even months ahead of time.
- Weather
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NWSC named "Green" Data Center of the Year
The NWSC received top honors in a category that recognizes the reality of designing and operating data centers in the context of environmental scrutiny.
- Supercomputing
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Drought and tourism
Drier ski slopes, reduced river flows, and increased wildfires can potentially discourage tourists from coming to Colorado. Should local officials and business leaders do more to plan for these impacts?
- Climate
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NCAR joins massive field campaign to examine summertime air in Southeast
The five-project field campaign looks at unique features affecting air quality and climate in the region.
- Air Quality
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A terrible tornado
The world of severe storm science was shaken by the deaths of three longtime researchers in a vicious tornado on May 31. The storm also raised serious questions about how urban dwellers can best respond to tornado threats.