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Episode Synopsis
In This Episode
Guest: Tom Niziol, Winter Weather Expert, The Weather Channel
Lightning Round: Muppet or Not a Muppet
The team discusses the challenges of forecasting and broadcasting winter storm snowfall amounts
Weather Fools: We share what some people are doing in severe weather situations
WxResources: We provide some great sites, apps and equipment
Listener Questions and Comments
Storm Front Freaks RAW – Unedited video of our podcast shows with all the behind the scenes footage during our breaks (PG-13 for possible language)
Our Guest
Tom Niziol, Winter Weather Expert, The Weather Channel
Tom knows winter weather! That’s why he’s our winter weather expert. A 30-year forecasting veteran, Tom joined The Weather Channel after working as the meteorologist-in-charge at the National Weather Service in Buffalo, NY. While in Buffalo, he also directed research and science operations working with partners like Emergency Management and other local and national government agencies. Before that, Tom was an associate atmosphere scientist at Calspan Corporation in Buffalo, NY where he conducted scientific research from field studies through contract publications for atmospheric studies. Throughout his career, Niziol has authored several research papers and poster sessions on winter weather forecasting and has toured the country speaking at numerous meteorological conferences.
Snowflake Photos Webpage: www.buffaloflakes.com
Twitter: @TomNiziol
Facebook: @TWCTomNiziol
Winter Storm Forecasting of Snowfall Amounts
“Here’s What 5 Forecasters Are Saying About The Expected Weekend Storm” by Len Melisurgo at NJ.com
Weather Fools Links
Phil: Drivers getting towed because they were out driving in a forecasted blizzard
Brady: Driver caught at 110 mph in fog
Dina: High Tide drivers crossing a bridge in the UK
WxResources Links
Phil: SPC Storm Prediction Center Home Page (www.spc.noaa.gov)
Jen: Wildfire Incident Information System (www.inciweb.nwcg.gov)
Submit your questions or comments to [email protected] and we may read it on our next episode!
Credits
Opening and Closing Music: Andrew Slotta
Guest: Tom Niziol, Winter Weather Expert, The Weather Channel
Lightning Round: Muppet or Not a Muppet
The team discusses the challenges of forecasting and broadcasting winter storm snowfall amounts
Weather Fools: We share what some people are doing in severe weather situations
WxResources: We provide some great sites, apps and equipment
Listener Questions and Comments
Storm Front Freaks RAW – Unedited video of our podcast shows with all the behind the scenes footage during our breaks (PG-13 for possible language)
Our Guest
Tom Niziol, Winter Weather Expert, The Weather Channel
Tom knows winter weather! That’s why he’s our winter weather expert. A 30-year forecasting veteran, Tom joined The Weather Channel after working as the meteorologist-in-charge at the National Weather Service in Buffalo, NY. While in Buffalo, he also directed research and science operations working with partners like Emergency Management and other local and national government agencies. Before that, Tom was an associate atmosphere scientist at Calspan Corporation in Buffalo, NY where he conducted scientific research from field studies through contract publications for atmospheric studies. Throughout his career, Niziol has authored several research papers and poster sessions on winter weather forecasting and has toured the country speaking at numerous meteorological conferences.
Snowflake Photos Webpage: www.buffaloflakes.com
Twitter: @TomNiziol
Facebook: @TWCTomNiziol
Winter Storm Forecasting of Snowfall Amounts
“Here’s What 5 Forecasters Are Saying About The Expected Weekend Storm” by Len Melisurgo at NJ.com
Weather Fools Links
Phil: Drivers getting towed because they were out driving in a forecasted blizzard
Brady: Driver caught at 110 mph in fog
Dina: High Tide drivers crossing a bridge in the UK
WxResources Links
Phil: SPC Storm Prediction Center Home Page (www.spc.noaa.gov)
Jen: Wildfire Incident Information System (www.inciweb.nwcg.gov)
Submit your questions or comments to [email protected] and we may read it on our next episode!
Credits
Opening and Closing Music: Andrew Slotta
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