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After the storm: Interviews with coastal residents following Hurricane Ike
A case study from NCAR looks at how coastal residents assessed their risks and made decisions leading up to Hurricane Ike.
- Weather
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Different methods for forecasting wind power
A new NCAR study compares two different methods for forecasting power production at wind farms: turbine-based versus farm-based.
- Weather
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How snowflake type influences snow measurements
A new study by NCAR scientists looks at the accuracy of snow gauges. Making accurate measurements of snowfall is critical for weather forecasting, climate studies, and hydrology. But a combination of snow gauge geometry and weather conditions can lead to systematic measurement errors.
- Weather
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Did forecasters nail the big Northeast snow?
It's good to remind ourselves how far weather prediction has come in recent years. The ferocious winter storm that assailed the U.S. Atlantic coast in late December 2010 offers a great case in point.
- Weather
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Sea ice and hurricanes: Two big wins for seasonal prediction
Issuing a five-day weather forecast was once a daring enterprise. Today, we’re not only accustomed to long-range weather forecasts but also to seasonal-scale outlooks. Hurricanes and sea ice show how far we've come.
- Weather