I was honored to visit @uwmad-aos.bsky.social for an alumni-only tour over lunch today! I finally got my #RooftopSelfie. I also found my senior thesis still in the library. I still have some Badger blood left in me! #AMSMadisonSummit

We’re thrilled to share that Prof. Ángel Adames Corraliza has been awarded the 2027 Clarence Leroy Meisinger Award by AMS! He was recognized for his “innovative and impactful contributions to the development of moisture mode theory that has advanced fundamental understanding of tropical dynamics.”

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🎊 Announcing the 2027 AMS Award & Honors Recipients! "In a time of rapid change and upheaval, the work of the awardees and their peers reminds us that our work is essential for a thriving world." — David Stensrud View the full list of honorees: https://bit.ly/4vUawuB

New paper alert! We look at the impact of MJO, ENSO, and blocking on North Pacific jet forecasts. From the role of MJO+ENSO teleconnection interference to the difficulty of forecasting blocking events, we take a deep look into understanding what drives forecast skill changes. doi.org/10.1175/WAF-...

The Influence of Subseasonal-to-Seasonal Modes of Variability on Medium-Range North Pacific Jet Stream Forecasts

Abstract The state and evolution of the North Pacific jet (NPJ) stream exert considerable influence on weather conditions across North America. The NPJ is modulated by several multiscale processes dur...

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The wildfire smoke plume in Madison WI. I can smell the smoke inside today. Photos taken looking SW from @uwmad-aos.bsky.social

New research from AOS Prof. Tracey Holloway and collaborators shows how NASA satellite data can enhance our understanding of local air quality:

New Research Based on NASA Data Shows Potential for Satellites to Monitor Air Pollution

Two studies published in GeoHealth explore use of satellite-derived data to track pollution in areas without ground-based monitors

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Today at 1:30 CT! Adrianna Modelska, AOS graduate student, will defend her MS thesis and discuss "Contrasting North and South African Easterly Waves: Governing Processes and Impacts." Livestream link below:

UW-AOS Department Seminar - June 30, 2026 - Adrianna Modelska

Speaker: Adrianna Modelska, AOS graduate student Title: Contrastin...

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Please amplify this news and spread the word: A valuable climate resource has returned. Climate.us is a private version of a former federal resource shut down by the current administration dedicated to making trusted, evidence-based climate information accessible to all. #climatesky #edusky #scisky

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Climate.us is live. Built by members of the team behind Climate.gov, this new independent nonprofit website keeps trusted climate information easy to find, easy to use, and harder to erase. #ClimateForUs #ClimateUS

💫 Registration for the 2026 #AMSMadisonSummit is NOW open! Join us at one of the largest joint meteorological conferences to explore topics from tornado risk and response to orographic clouds and survey methodology. Explore the program and register now: https://bit.ly/4efZ1a6

Need a distraction? Take a few minutes to browse stunning images of weather phenomena from the 16th AOSS Photo Contest. Shout-out to AOS Assistant Professor Fraser King for the winning entry!

2026 AOSS Photo Contest

Around the world, the atmosphere and the weather connects us all. From the most energetic events, to subtle transformations, these captured moments reveal the complexity underlying our natural world a...

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Hurricane season begins today in the Atlantic and Central Pacific, and a burgeoning El Niño is expected to dominate both regions, tamping down the numbers of named storms and hurricanes in the Atlantic while amplifying them in the Central Pacific, including for Hawaii. More: https://bit.ly/4o4lT0X

2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins

Today kicks off this year’s six-month hurricane season in both the Atlantic and Central Pacific regions, and a highly energizing El Niño that is rapidly taking shape will at least in part drive how…

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Mesonet, a local weather station network, is helping to ensure everyone in the state is within 20 miles of the nearest station to improve weather data accuracy. Read more: energy.wisc.edu/news/your-lo...

Welcome to Madison, #AbSciCon26 attendees! Stop by our booth on level 1 to learn more about the Wisconsin Center for Origins Research and our member departments! #abscicon #astrobiology #madisonwi #WiCOR

From gazing up at airplanes in rural Puerto Rico as a child to flying them over the Madison isthmus as a student pilot, Prof. Mayra Oyola has always been drawn to flight. Explore how her passion for aviation has shaped her research in the latest edition of “Fueling Discovery” from the WSJ and L&S.

The changing trends of aircraft turbulence

With a research specialty in severe weather and aviation hazards, it might surprise you to know that I didn’t step onto my first airplane until I was 20 years old.

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It's here! It's here! Check out the NEW Wisconet Almanac pages! Lots of great new data providing context to the measurements we collect every day. wisconet.wisc.edu/stations/alm...

There's still time to apply to become Wisconet's next Data Infrastructure Developer! If you've got experience with object-oriented Python, AWS, and databases for large datasets, and you're interested in environmental data...we want to hear from you! jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/wiscone...

Wisconet Data Infrastructure Developer - Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.Job Category:Academic StaffEmployment Type...

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Wisconet@wisconet.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Wisconet has an exciting opportunity to join the team! We're looking to hire a Data Infrastructure Developer to help us as we collect data from 80 weather stations every 5 minutes from all across the state. Apply by May 10! jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/wiscone...

Please join us for the final Weather Watch of the spring semester today at 12:15 PM CDT (1715 UTC) today, May 1, 2026, streaming online at go.wisc.edu/uwaos-wxwatch Hope to see you there!

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Weather Watch - May 1, 2026

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Today at 2:30 CT! Leo Balcer, AOS graduate student, will defend his MS thesis and discuss "Noisy Waters: Multi-Model Insights on the Internal Variability of a Changing Arctic Sea Surface." Watch the livestream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVLu...

Today at 3:30 CT! Ian Beckley, AOS graduate student, will defend his PhD thesis and discuss "Production Mechanisms for Inertial Instability in the Upper Troposphere." Watch the livestream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xS8c...

A really interesting line of convective clouds formed and moved through Madison on Tuesday. This line persisted and eventually triggered a severe thunderstorm warning for hail in southeast Wisconsin. Here's the view to the northwest as it formed. youtu.be/QQ_PX6Yn0G8

2026 April 21 - Convective line - Northwest view

YouTube video by AOSSRooftopCameras

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We’re thrilled to share that AOS professor Dan Vimont was one of six recipients of the inaugural Faculty Award for Excellence in Graduate Student Mentoring last week. Congratulations and well deserved, Dan!

Graduate School announces the inaugural winners of the Faculty Award for Excellence in Graduate Student Mentoring

The Graduate School is pleased to present six UW–Madison professors with the Faculty Award for Excellence in Graduate Student Mentoring. This new award recognizes faculty who demonstrate exceptional c...

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Have you ever seen a weather station on stage with a string quintet?

Join us for our colloquium at 3:30 CT! Dillon Amaya, research scientist at the NOAA Physical Sciences Laboratory, will discuss "Computationally Efficient Seasonal Climate Forecasts Using Model-Analogs." Watch the livestream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9axb...

Please join us for Weather Watch today at 12:15 PM CDT (1715 UTC) today, April 17, 2026, streaming online at go.wisc.edu/uwaos-wxwatch Hope to see you there!

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Weather Watch - April 17, 2026

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The latest severe weather outlook has come out from the Storm Prediction Center and it expands the Level 3/5 risk. Significant severe weather is appearing more likely this afternoon and evening, including strong tornadoes, hail to softball size, and winds >75 mph.

Wisconet@wisconet.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Another active weather day for Wisconsin, with a level 3/5 severe risk for central and southern parts, and a flood watch for the southeastern 2/3s, of the state. Strong tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, flooding rains, and frequent lightning are all concerns today. Stay inside during any storms!

Wow! Thanks to our generous supporters, we’ve already met our 50-gift challenge, and we're getting closer to meeting our $10,000 match—will you help us get there? Day of the Badger ends today at 5, so let's keep the momentum going: dayofthebadger.org/aos Pictured: AOS undergrad Liam Schiffer

Christi, Ankur, and Pete show off their Day of the Badger spirit (and swag) on the AOSS rooftop. AOS faculty and staff give during DOTB because they see firsthand how gifts support our students and the dept. This year, all DOTB gifts will be matched $ for $ up to $10,000: dayofthebadger.org/aos

From the @uwmad-aos.bsky.social rooftop camera facing north towards Lake Mendota. A timelapse of the tornado-warned cell from the UW-Madison campus on the afternoon of April 14, 2026. Thanks @pth1.bsky.social for keeping these cameras up and running.

Day of the Badger is here! Gifts support meaningful career development opportunities for students, including travel to professional conferences. And this year, your impact will be doubled thanks to a generous match up to $10,000! Make a gift today: dayofthebadger.org/aos

Today at 3:30 CT! Ben Rodenkirch, AOS graduate student, will defend his PhD thesis and discuss "Insights into Tropical Oceanic Convection Relationships with Local Environments from Recent Field Campaigns and Through Idealized Numerical Modeling." Livestream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3xU...

Please join us for Weather Watch today at 12:15 PM CDT (1715 UTC) today, April 10, 2026, streaming online at go.wisc.edu/uwaos-wxwatch Hope to see you there!

Weather Watch - April 10, 2026

A discussion of the past week's weather and the weekend forecast

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