MMM: Mesoscale & Microscale Meteorology Laboratory

2016-Dec-05	Extreme downpours could increase fivefold across parts of the U.S.	At century's end, the number of summertime storms that produce extreme downpours could increase by more than 400 percent across parts of the United States.
2016-Nov-01	High-res model captures explosive increase in hurricane strength	An advanced version of the Weather Research and Forecasting model (WRF-ARW) accurately forecast Hurricane Patricia's rapid intensification when run at a high enough resolution.
2016-Oct-18	Soil moisture, snowpack data could help predict 'flash droughts'	New research suggests that "flash droughts" — like the one that unexpectedly gripped the Southern Rockies and Midwest in the summer of 2012 — could be predicted months in advance using soil moisture and snowpack data.
2016-Oct-06	Advanced computer model focuses on Hurricane Matthew	As Hurricane Matthew churns toward the southeastern U.S. coast, NCAR scientists study how well MPAS can predict it.
2016-Jul-01	NCAR weather ensemble offers glimpse at forecasting's future	NCAR's ensemble forecasting system has become a favorite among professional weather forecasters and atmospheric researchers.
2016-May-18	Sizing up cyclones	NCAR scientists have developed a new index for quantifying a hurricane's ability to cause destruction.
2016-May-17	A 3D window into a tornado	Scientists use advanced software to visualize details of the powerful storms.
2016-Mar-24	Rising Voices melds indigenous, western science perspectives	Hosted at NCAR, the program brings scientists and engineers together with Native American community members to build bonds and discuss ways to adapt to a changing climate.
2016-Feb-26	NCAR weather modeling system aids Antarctic rescue effort	The Antarctic-tuned system was used to get a specialized forecast for the LC-130 ski plane sent to rescue more than 30 people stranded at an Australian research station.
2016-Feb-04	Southwest dries as wet weather systems become more rare	The weather patterns that typically bring moisture to the southwestern United States are becoming more rare, an indication that the region is sliding into a drier climate state.