1. Predicted La Niña for 2018

    New research could predict La Niña drought years in advance

    Two new studies have significantly improved scientists’ ability to predict the strength and duration of droughts caused by La Niña.

    • Climate,
    • Weather

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  2. Scientists find benefits to climate observing system: atmospheric water vapor

    Investing in climate observations would generate major returns

    A major new paper finds that a well-designed climate system would deliver trillions of dollars in benefits.

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  3. UCAR Congressional Briefing: Moving research to industry

    A panel of experts highlighted federally funded scientific advances that enable the growing weather industry to deliver targeted forecasts to consumers and businesses.

    • Government Relations

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  4. climate forecast map, by watershed

    New climate forecasts for watersheds - and the water sector

    Water managers and streamflow forecasters can now access bi-weekly, monthly, and seasonal precipitation and temperature forecasts, broken down by individual watershed.

    • Climate,
    • Water

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  5. AGU, AMS honor NCAR scientists

    Three senior scientists from the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) have been recognized by professional organizations for their exceptional contributions in the atmospheric and climate sciences.

    • Organization

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