MMM In the News

Clouds and lightning.

The number of thunderstorms in Alaska may triple by later this century because of climate change, increasing the risks of widespread flash flooding, landslides, and lightning-induced wildfires.

Alaska thunderstorms may triple with climate change
A Hopeful Forecast: More Accurate Long-term Weather Predictions
Gretchen Mullendore chosen to lead NCAR’s Mesoscale & Microscale Meteorology Laboratory
NCAR to collaborate on national initiative to advance artificial intelligence
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WRF

The Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) Model is a next-generation mesoscale numerical weather prediction system designed to serve both atmospheric research and operational forecasting needs. For the current WRF forecast for today's weather, please click here.

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MPAS

Model for Prediction Across Scales (MPAS) is a collaborative project for developing atmosphere, ocean and other earth-system simulation components for use in climate, regional climate and weather studies.

Current and past MPAS forecasts can be viewed here

New: MMM Field Campaign Forecasting and Flight Planning Support. MMM has often provided real-time modeling and weather forecasting in support of scientific field campaigns. To assist principal investigators, program managers, and facility operators, scientists in the lab offer a range of modeling and forecasting services to enhance field experiments and their science.