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National Weather Service to Rehire Hundreds After Cuts, Bolstering Winter Forecasting for Ski Country

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The National Weather Service (NWS) will move forward with hiring hundreds of staff after months of backlash over deep personnel cuts, a decision that could improve winter weather forecasting for ski resorts and mountain communities nationwide. The Office of Personnel Management approved the hires after the NWS successfully argued for a public safety exemption to the federal hiring freeze that […]
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Avalanche Forecasting 101: The Framework of a Professional’s Daily Avalanche Forecast

This post first appeared on Powder Highway Backcountry, was written by Conor Hurley, and is reproduced with permission. Avalanche Forecasting 101 Avalanche forecasting is a fundamental part of backcountry skiing and splitboarding. It is a skill every backcountry enthusiast should strive to develop. Avalanche forecasting involves understanding how weather, the snowpack, and terrain interact. Then, you add the human element […]
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As Wildfires Intensify New Smoke Forecasting Models Are Needed

New smoke forecasting models are being developed in response to wildfires intensifying across the western United States. The NOAA Smoke Forecasting System is good for predicting smoke movement across the US, however not as effective on a smaller scale. Related: The Intensity of California’s Wildfires is Causing Rare Volcanic Clouds Climate change is driving the intensification of wildfires worldwide. Increased […]
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