WeatherBrains Episode 835 is now online (January 17th, 2022). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE podcast for you!
Tonight is yet another homegrown show. Tonight we discuss the recent winter weather event and the challenges of snow forecasting for the meteorological community in general.
Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: [email protected].
Basics of snow forecasting (10:25)
When does the NWS begin to flag a potential winter storm? (29:55)
Initial steps for meteorologists when creating a winter weather forecast (41:00)
The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, Aubrey Urbanowicz, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.
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