A constellation of six small satellites has made outsized contributions to our ability to forecast severe weather events, track climate change, and understand space weather.

The Antarctic-tuned system was used to get a specialized forecast for the LC-130 ski plane sent to rescue more than 30 people stranded at an Australian research station.

The weather patterns that typically bring moisture to the southwestern United States are becoming more rare, an indication that the region is sliding into a drier climate state.

A global weather model developed at NCAR offers a new way of simulating the atmosphere while providing scientists with flexibility when focusing on a specific area.

The agreement will lead to an advanced system for predicting wildfire behavior, including where and how quickly the blazes will spread.