As summer edges closer and Colorado gears up for warmer days, the National Weather Service (NWS) is rolling out a major update to how it warns us about extreme heat. As of March 4, 2025, the terms we’ve known for… Read More »Heat Alerts Just Got a Makeover: What Coloradans Need to Know
As temperatures drop and the season for frigid air masses approaches, the National Weather Service (NWS) is making significant changes to its cold weather alert system. Starting October 1, 2024, familiar terms like “Wind Chill Watch” and “Hard Freeze Warning”… Read More »NWS to Simplify Cold Weather Alerts: Key Changes for Winter 2024
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Weather Service (NWS) have announced the completion of a $150 million, nine-year Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) aimed at modernizing the nation’s weather radar network. This vital upgrade extends the… Read More »NOAA Completes $150 Million Upgrade to NEXRAD Weather Radar Network
In an era where precise weather forecasting is becoming increasingly vital, innovative technologies are stepping up to fill the gaps left by traditional methods. One such groundbreaking innovation is the deployment of advanced weather drones. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric… Read More »Revolutionizing Weather Forecasting: The Role of Advanced Weather Drones
Introduction Denver, Colorado, renowned for its stunning Rocky Mountain vistas and mercurial weather patterns, is on high alert as a potentially historic winter storm threatens to engulf the region from tomorrow through Friday. With the National Weather Service (NWS) issuing… Read More »Denver Braces for a Potentially Historical Snowstorm While Texas Braces For More Fire Danger
Meteorologists use many tools when interpreting weather patterns and creating forecasts. One of these tools is satellite imagery. Here in the United States, imagery from NOAA’s GOES-18 Satellite is the most used, more specifically the GOES-R Series. According to NOAA,… Read More »Weather Satellites – NOAA’s GOES-R Series
