Speaker: Tricia Hutton, Ph.D. Student in Earth System Science with a concentration in Atmospheric and Climate Science The figure shows average hours of Rain on Snow from November through March in Alaska. Abstract: Rain falling on snow-covered ground, called rain-on-snow (ROS) events, can create ice layers that last until spring, creating hazards to transportation, wildlife,…

Speaker: Summer Ohlendorf, Science and Operations Officer, National Tsunami Warning Center A map illustrating the propagation and wave travel times of the April 1, 1946, Aleutian Islands tsunami. Abstract: From Palmer, Alaska, the U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center monitors 24×7 for any hazards that may produce dangerous tsunamis for the continental U.S. and Canadian coasts.…

Speakers: Evan Kutta, NWS Science and Operations Officer, and Jason Laney, NWS Warning Coordination Meteorologist Abstract: Imagine forecasting weather for a place where a single mistake can mean the difference between an unforgettable triumph and an absolute tragedy. Rising 20,310 feet into the subarctic sky, Mount McKinley (locally referred to as Denali) stands as North…

@ Speaker: Jorel Torres, RA3: JPSS Satellite Liaison About the webinar: The Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) constellation has three polar-orbiting satellites that currently orbit and provide environmental monitoring across the globe. But how do users access the data online? This presentation will primarily focus on the CIRA SLIDER – JPSS Northern Hemisphere sector, which…