Category: Weather

Learn through the lens of a meteorologist a lesson in using Weather in the Classroom.

For weeks, a split polar vortex, the effects of La Niña  and extreme weather events have converged to deliver some of the coldest weather in generations to the U.S. and Europe. A storm of this global magnitude has wreaked havoc on multiple industries and the customers they serve.

Recently, container ships have lost over 3,000 containers to bad weather. Mike Eilts, Senior VP – Weather, shows how weather insights can help ships navigate stormy seas.

The weather goes further than knowing what clothes to wear or whether you need to pack an umbrella. If you are a pilot, you know the importance of accurate weather patterns to make the right decisions. The responsibility of meteorological consultants has become increasingly important in the aviation industry. 

In aviation, staying on top of the weather is paramount to passenger, crew safety, and flight completion. Nearly every aviation operation is weather-dependent! Airline and airport de-icing protocols must be clear and actionable in the moment to prevent flight delays, cancellations, and other disruptive events.

It is less than two months into the new year, and California has already experienced nearly four times the number of wildfires as the same time last year. Warm winter weather, strong winds and dry vegetation are to blame for the recent outbreak.

On any given day, approximately one hundred thousand planes are airborne. Who is responsible for ensuring they all get to their destinations safely while avoiding thunderstorms, severe turbulence, and other air hazards? 

Hurricanes are natural disasters that damage our economy with predictable and surprise events. Here is a shortlist of the economic impact of hurricanes.