1. NCAR senior scientist Raymond Roble, winner of 2013 William Bowie Medal from American Geophysical Union

    NCAR scientists receive major honors

    Two NCAR senior scientists are being recognized by the American Geophysical Union for their work on research and communication.

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  2. NCAR Mesa Laboratory

    New director of NCAR announced

    James Hurrell, an associate director and senior scientist at the National Center for Atmospheric Research, has been named the center’s new director.

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  3. Tornado and wall cloud: Is long-range tornado prediction feasible?

    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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  4. Green Data Center Award: The Vistor Center at the NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputing Center

    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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  5. Drought and tourism: Photo of dry, cracked lakebed

    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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