Last year, a team of NCAR scientists verified that the Weather Research and Forecasting model (WRF) can be used to depict seasonal snowfall in Colorado with a high degree of accuracy. Now the team is using WRF to forecast future snowfall.

A new NCAR study compares two different methods for forecasting power production at wind farms: turbine-based versus farm-based.

A new study by NCAR scientists looks at the accuracy of snow gauges. Making accurate measurements of snowfall is critical for weather forecasting, climate studies, and hydrology. But a combination of snow gauge geometry and weather conditions can lead to systematic measurement errors.

New research indicates reduced spring snowpack and warmer summer temperatures will affect wolverine habitat.

These maps show a few of the most heavily researched atmospheric patterns that appear as regional modes or oscillations. Many other similar patterns are defined at our glossary, where you’ll also find more detail on each of the patterns shown here.