BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//International Arctic Research Center - ECPv6.18.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://uaf-iarc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for International Arctic Research Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Anchorage BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0900 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:AKDT DTSTART:20250309T110000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0900 TZNAME:AKST DTSTART:20251102T100000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0900 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:AKDT DTSTART:20260308T110000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0900 TZNAME:AKST DTSTART:20261101T100000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0900 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:AKDT DTSTART:20270314T110000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0900 TZNAME:AKST DTSTART:20271107T100000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261104T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261104T120000 DTSTAMP:20261104T190226Z CREATED:20261006T180054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261104T190226Z UID:10000270-1793790000-1793793600@uaf-iarc.org SUMMARY:VAWS Webinar – Assessing Shifts in Alaska Rain-On-Snow Winter Seasonality DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Tricia Hutton\, Ph.D. Student in Earth System Science with a concentration in Atmospheric and Climate Science \n\nThe figure shows average hours of Rain on Snow from November through March in Alaska.\n\nAbstract: 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\, and powerlines in Alaska. These events are challenging to study due to Alaska’s mountainous terrain and the limited number of weather station observations. To address this\, high-resolution reanalysis data from the winter season 1950 through 2022 were used to examine when and where ROS events happen across the state. This study found that the majority of these events occur in the early winter season\, November and December\, with coastal regions experiencing ROS more often with higher accumulations of rain than interior Alaska. Over this dataset\, a seasonal shift is seen with an increase in December ROS\, leading to increased development of a thick ice layer that will last through spring melt. This provides information needed for future planning for communities’ safety\, infrastructure\, and ecosystems as the climate continues to change. \n\n\n\n\nBio: Tricia Hutton is an Atmospheric and Climate Science Ph.D. researcher at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF). She holds a B.S. in Meteorology and Earth Science from SUNY Brockport and an M.S. in Earth System Science from UAF. Working alongside Dr. Peter Bieniek\, Tricia continues her graduate research focused on Earth system dynamic interactions and climate science. \n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\nVAWS is supported by a grant to the Geographic Information Network of Alaska at the University of Alaska Fairbanks through the NOAA Grant NA24NESX432C0001 Cooperative Institute for Satellite Earth System Studies (CISESS) at the University of Maryland Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Add to calendar \n\n\n\n \n Google Calendar \n \n\n \n iCalendar \n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n \n\n \n Outlook Live URL:https://uaf-iarc.org/event/vaws-webinar-assessing-shifts-in-alaska-rain-on-snow-winter-seasonality/ CATEGORIES:Virtual Alaska Weather Symposium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uaf-iarc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/img_0029-6fllaa.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261014T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261014T120000 DTSTAMP:20261014T181556Z CREATED:20260925T173111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T181556Z UID:10000268-1791975600-1791979200@uaf-iarc.org SUMMARY:VAWS Webinar – Tsunami Alerting in Alaska DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Summer Ohlendorf\, Science and Operations Officer\, National Tsunami Warning Center \n\nA map illustrating the propagation and wave travel times of the April 1\, 1946\, Aleutian Islands tsunami.\n\n\nAbstract: 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. Over the decades\, the center has incrementally continued to grow in both area of responsibility and breadth of the hazards it monitors. This session will provide an overview of the types of tsunami hazards present in Alaska\, how the team\, NTWC\, and their partners assess and alert for tsunamis as events unfold\, and how you can be better prepared for the next one. \n\n\n\n\n\nBio: Summer Ohlendorf serves as the Science and Operations Officer at NOAA’s National Tsunami Warning Center. In that role\, she manages the center’s data ingests and analysis\, training and operations\, and integration of scientific advancements. Summer holds a Ph.D in Geophysics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has now been at the NTWC for 11 years. She’s passionate about leveraging the expertise of the TWC staff and their scientific partners to improve warning quality and community preparedness for a broad range of tsunami sources \n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\nVAWS is supported by a grant to the Geographic Information Network of Alaska at the University of Alaska Fairbanks through the NOAA Grant NA24NESX432C0001 Cooperative Institute for Satellite Earth System Studies (CISESS) at the University of Maryland Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Add to calendar \n\n\n\n \n Google Calendar \n \n\n \n iCalendar \n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n \n\n \n Outlook Live URL:https://uaf-iarc.org/event/vaws-webinar-tsunami-alerting-in-alaska/ CATEGORIES:Virtual Alaska Weather Symposium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://uaf-iarc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/alaska1946tsunami-c6xcvj.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260909T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260909T120000 DTSTAMP:20260909T234549Z CREATED:20260827T231549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T234549Z UID:10000263-1788951600-1788955200@uaf-iarc.org SUMMARY:VAWS Webinar – Scaling North America’s Highest Peak: Inside the Denali Climbing Forecast DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Evan Kutta\, NWS Science and Operations Officer\, and Jason Laney\, NWS Warning Coordination Meteorologist \nAbstract: 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 America’s ultimate mountaineering test\, drawing roughly 1\,000 to 1\,200 ambitious climbers to its slopes every single year. Yet\, the mountain is unforgiving: only about 52% of those who attempt the summit ever stand at the top\, and in particularly brutal seasons—like the tragic summer of 1992 when 11 climbers perished—Denali serves as a stark reminder of the ultimate stakes involved. \nThis presentation pulls back the curtain on the high-stakes world of the National Weather Service (NWS) Fairbanks Denali Climbing Forecast. Discover the immense scientific and logistical challenges of predicting extreme weather for a massive\, remote peak where traditional data is nearly non-existent\, forcing meteorologists to rely on a sparse network of automated weather stations\, satellite soundings\, and real-time ranger dispatches. You will also learn how this lifesaving data is distilled into clear\, non-technical updates and transmitted to the mountain via satellite phones\, public radio\, and hand-written whiteboards at isolated high-altitude camps. Join us to explore how a dedicated team of NWS Fairbanks forecasters acts as a critical lifeline\, mapping out precious “weather windows” that allow climbers to conquer the peak safely and return home. \n\n\n\nBios: Evan Kutta is the Science and Operations Officer (SOO) at the National Weather Service (NWS) in Fairbanks\, Alaska. He leads scientific training and research\, integrating technological and scientific advancements into daily operations to enhance local forecasting. Evan earned a B.S. in Meteorology\, an M.S. in Water Resources\, and a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science from the University of Missouri. He began his NWS career in Marquette\, Michigan\, before transitioning to his current role as Fairbanks SOO in 2024. \n\n\n\n\nJason Laney is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist (WCM) at the NWS in Fairbanks\, Alaska\, serving as the primary liaison between the office and the community. He collaborates with emergency managers\, media\, and public officials to ensure regional preparedness and the effective communication of life-saving warnings. Jason earned his B.S. in Meteorology at the University of Louisiana in Monroe. Following a 22-year career in broadcast meteorology\, Jason joined the NWS in El Paso\, Texas\, where he served as WCM before assuming the same position in Fairbanks in 2024. \n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Add to calendar \n\n\n\n \n Google Calendar \n \n\n \n iCalendar \n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n \n\n \n Outlook Live URL:https://uaf-iarc.org/event/vaws-webinar-scaling-north-americas-highest-peak-inside-the-denali-climbing-forecast/ CATEGORIES:Virtual Alaska Weather Symposium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://uaf-iarc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/combined-laney_kutta-image-tgnqo5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260729T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260729T120000 DTSTAMP:20260729T003056Z CREATED:20260706T234624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T003056Z UID:10000252-1785322800-1785326400@uaf-iarc.org SUMMARY:VAWS – JPSS: How to Access the Data Online and Training Resources DESCRIPTION:@ \n \n \n\nSpeaker: Jorel Torres\, RA3: JPSS Satellite Liaison \nAbout 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 has been available for users to access near-real-time satellite imagery online for several years. An online demonstration of the web application will be provided. Additionally\, JPSS training resources and materials will also be showcased to assist users in the interpretation of the imagery and products. \n\n\n\nBio: Torres is an RA3: JPSS Satellite Liaison who works at the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA)\, collocated with Colorado State University (CSU). Torres liaisons between the National Weather Service (NWS) user community and research/training communities and focuses on JPSS products\, applications\, data access\, satellite training development\, and the collection of user feedback. \n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Add to calendar \n\n\n\n \n Google Calendar \n \n\n \n iCalendar \n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n \n\n \n Outlook Live URL:https://uaf-iarc.org/event/vaws-jpss-how-to-access-the-data-online-and-training-resources-2/ CATEGORIES:Virtual Alaska Weather Symposium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://uaf-iarc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/cira-rammb-slider-jpss-northern_hemisphere-blowing_snow_rgb-opacity-100-20260309011635-pgyrjo.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR