1. An El Niño visualization

    NCAR experimental prediction system calls for a super El Niño this winter

    Current El Niño conditions are likely to develop into one of the strongest events on record — comparable to the major El Niño of 1997-98 — according to an experimental prediction system developed for research purposes.

    • Climate,
    • Weather

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  2. Sunset over New York City.

    Research confirms non-white urban residents face more heat stress

    An advanced computer modeling technique reveals that non-white and lower-income residents of U.S. cities face greater heat stress.

    • Climate,
    • Weather

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  3. Rain in New York City

    City dwellers will face more extreme precipitation in the future

    Researchers examine the potential for urban areas to experience heavier rainfall and flooding risks in the future.

    • Climate,
    • Weather

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  4. The NSF/NCAR C-130 sits in its hangar.

    NCAR’s next-gen airborne radar will have unmatched ability to peer deep inside storms

    A next-generation airborne radar designed by NCAR that could revolutionize our ability to observe, understand, and ultimately predict high-impact weather events has received $91.8 million in funding from NSF.

    • Weather

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  5. Forecast of solar irradiance across New York State

    NCAR develops advanced solar energy forecasting system

    NCAR has successfully developed an advanced solar energy forecasting system for New York that offers the potential to help the state achieve its renewable energy goals while saving millions of dollars for ratepayers.

    • Weather

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