NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research

We're working to chart a path forward for a resilient, sustainable society. 🌎 At NSF NCAR, we're committed to advancing our understanding of Earth system science, from the ocean to the exosphere, for the betterment of our planet. Get to know us: youtube.com/watch?v=swGsM1…

To prevent collisions of satellites and other "space junk," we need to predict the weather in space, just like we predict the weather on Earth. Join the NSF NCAR Explorer Series (virtually or in-person) to learn more about how researchers do that: edec.ucar.edu/events/space-d…

NSF NCAR and @SwRI researchers have created an AI-enabled forecasting tool that is a first step toward forecasting space weather weeks in advance, instead of just hours. Learn more: news.ucar.edu/133059/new-res…

Our researchers have compiled the first nationwide inventory of emissions from structure fires in the wildland-urban interface. The inventory lays the groundwork for communities to be more prepared for and resilient to the impacts of smoke. Learn more: bit.ly/4rOBgeu

We’ve got a new dataset that’s hi-res and research ready: MESACLIP. Researchers used two supercomputers to create the MESACLIP dataset which features the Earth system in unprecedented detail, including snow cover and sea surface temperatures. Learn more: bit.ly/4rBK9bg

Join us at #AMS2026 to learn about one of NSF NCAR’s signature initiatives, the Convergence Science Program. We're bringing together the community to overcome barriers and advance what is possible for translational science for our community. bit.ly/4k5b24J

To our Boulder friends: The NSF NCAR Mesa Lab is closed to the public today, Monday, Jan. 26, due to a power outage.

Weather nerds unite! 👊🦸‍♀️⚡️ We're so thrilled to be in Houston for #AMS2026. We hope you'll swing by our booth during the Exhibit Hall Opening Reception tonight and say hi! We can't wait to see you. Check out our events and presentations: bit.ly/4a9S0Xn.

🎉 We signed up for another 5 yrs of working w/ @DENAirport to keep travelers safe when winter wx threatens their plans. ❄️ ✈️ We developed advanced 💻 models and AI techniques to forecast snow and ice at specific points on runways. bit.ly/3YyQEig 📸 Courtesy DIA

What's better than 1 mission into space? 2! 🛰️ 🛰️ NASA has announced that our CMEx small explorer and STRUVE cubesat missions can advance. Both missions will give us an unprecedented view of the Sun's mysterious chromosphere. bit.ly/3ME5amj bit.ly/4iYbFwt

#Boulder friends: Our Mesa Lab will be closed to the public tomorrow, Dec. 17, in advance of an expected power shutoff related to extreme wind and high fire danger. For updates, visit ucar.edu/alerts. Stay safe out there neighbors!

It's the most wonderful time of the year. Though we don't mean 🎅 🎄 🎁. We mean @theAGU! Come by and say 👋🏾 at our booth in the Exhibit Hall. Our 1st Science Showcase kicks off at 3 ET with info about the GDEX. Get more info on all our presentations: bit.ly/48W4IYa

This past summer, researchers aimed not only to get a better picture of the air in and around NYC, but how pollution ebbs and flows there throughout a 24-hour time period. Learn how their study could help advance scientific understanding of urban air: bit.ly/47A5b1u

Introducing Fast Eddy 4.0, an open source, GPU-enabled microscale model filled with all new features, including: 🏢A model to represent building effects in the urban environment. 💨A generalized actuator disk model to represent wind turbine effects. ral.ucar.edu/news/just-rele…

Tomorrow (Sat, Nov. 1), expect increased activity at the NSF NCAR Mesa Lab as we host Super Science Saturday! There will be limited parking for those hoping to access the nearby #Boulder Open Space trails. Activities are planned from 10 a.m. till 4 p.m.

Between weather and long-term outlooks lies the 'predictably desert' of subseasonal forecasts. We published some thoughts today in @AGU_Eos with Everette Joseph @NCAR_Science on how to close this gap. eos.org/opinions/scien… #S2S #ClimateResilience #Subseasonal

Hail causes over $10 billion in damage annually, yet remains poorly understood. On assignment for Climate Central, Ben Tracy follows scientists racing to decode hailstorms and improve early warnings. @NCAR_Science @NIUlive @nsf_icechip Full Video: youtube.com/watch?v=FF9hxk…

Our NCAR Mesa Lab in #Boulder is CLOSED to the public tomorrow and Sunday for building maintenance. However, our parking lot and trails are still open for visitors to enjoy. Our free exhibits + tours will reopen Monday.

NCAR to close Saturday, Sunday for building maintenance trib.al/aWAl53A

The NCAR Mesa Lab in #Boulder, including the Visitor Center and exhibits, will be closed on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 18-19, for scheduled building maintenance. The parking lot and trail access will remain open through the weekend. The building will reopen on Monday, Oct. 20.

As wildfires intensify, we are helping communities stay prepared. With AI, satellites & seasonal forecasting, our researchers are enhancing wildfire risk predictions & arming emergency responders with valuable info to support their decisions. researchworks.ucar.edu/wildfires/