The NSF NCAR Mesa Lab will be closed Thursday, Dec. 18, and Friday, Dec. 19, due to extreme winds and power outages.

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  1. Jothiram Vivekanandan named honorary fellow of the Indian Meteorological Society

    An expert in polarimetric, dual-wavelength, and phased array radar technologies, Vivekanandan has collaborated extensively with Indian scientists to advance understanding of monsoon precipitation.

    • Organization,
    • Weather

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  2. Aerial view of NSF NCAR Mesa Lab

    Boulder’s winds aren’t what they used to be

    Peak wind gusts in Boulder and across the Front Range have weakened in recent decades, causing less damage.

    • Weather

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  3. 3-kilometer global forecast

    Scientists launch experimental worldwide forecasts in unprecedented detail

    NSF NCAR is running experimental 3-kilometer global forecasts, capturing weather around the world in remarkable detail.

    • Weather

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  4. Heavy snow collecting on the testing surface of the snow machine.

    Let it snow . . . indoors

    Researchers at the U.S. National Science Foundation National Center for Atmospheric Research (NSF NCAR) have developed an innovative tool for reliable, year-round testing to evaluate the performance of aircraft deicing fluids in snow conditions.

    • Weather

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  5. ICECHIP logo with a photo of a Doppler on Wheels.

    Largest U.S. Hail Study in 40 Years kicks off in Boulder

    Members of the public are invited to attend a hailstorm field day that will kick-off the In-situ Collaborative Experiment for the Collection of Hail In the Plains (ICECHIP). ICECHIP is the first U.S. hail-focused field campaign in over 40 years. For six weeks, researchers will chase hailstorms in order to collect data that will be instrumental in advancing hail detection, improving forecast models and strengthening public warning systems.

    • Education + Outreach,
    • Weather

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