YOPP-SH OSU-Polar Meteorology Group

Check out our new study evaluating ERA5 near-surface winds across Antarctica using observations from 100+ weather stations. ERA5 performs well over flat regions but underestimates strong winds in coastal and mountainous areas. Read more: doi.org/10.1175/JCLI-D…

How do atmospheric rivers (AR) impact Antarctic ice shelf melting? Our new study shows that AR shape, direction, and landfall location modulate föhn-induced melting over Larsen C. Ice Shelf in the Antarctic Peninsula. Read more: doi.org/10.1038/s41467…

We are happy to welcome two new members to the PMG group! 🎉 Qian Xie joins us as a Postdoctoral Scholar from China, and Letícia Naitzel as a Visiting Scholar from Brazil. Welcome to the team! We’re glad to have you with us!

Over the month of February, Byrd welcomed 360 high school students from 19 different schools as part of the Global Scholars Program on climate change. A huge thanks to everyone at Byrd who contributed by leading seminars, hosting lab tours, and being flexible with scheduling!

We are excited to share a new publication from our Group! Using advanced modeling and blowing snow diagnostics, the paper provides detailed insight into blowing snow dynamics and atmospheric processes. Link: doi.org/10.1029/2025JD…

If you haven’t seen it yet, check out our paper on the 19th WAMC and 8th YOPP-SH Meeting — documenting community progress in Antarctic weather, climate, and prediction efforts ❄️ doi.org/10.1007/s00376…

Congratulations to Brian Rakoczy on receiving the 2025 Rick Toracinta Graduate Scholarship! 🎉 byrd.osu.edu/news/2025-rick…

Check this piece on our study on cloud and radiation biases over the Southern Ocean, a key step toward improving climate models 🌍❄️ 🔗 byrd.osu.edu/news/improving… #PolarResearch #ClimateScience #SouthernOcean #Clouds

🥳#ISPS2025 has officially begun! On the first day, Dr. Hyoung Chul Shin, President of #KOPRI, delivered a warm welcome address. Three seesions, along with a poster session took place throughout the day. Participants also enjoyed a welcome dinner!🥂

KOPRI hosts global polar science forum ISPS 2025 is underway in Incheon, bringing together experts from USA, Italy, Japan and more to discuss Antarctic climate and weather. n.news.naver.com/article/003/00… #KOPRI #ISPS2025

New Publication Alert! Excited to share a new paper in Nature Communications co-authored by Dr. David H. Bromwich: “Summer warming in the East Antarctic interior triggered by southern Indian Ocean warming”. Published 22 July 2025. Read it here: doi.org/10.1038/s41467…

A study by an international team, including Prof. David Bromwich & Mariana Fontolan Litell (Byrd Center), highlights key advances in Antarctic weather prediction. Published in BAMS, it reveals insights from 2022 YOPP-SH Winter Targeted Observing Periods.🔗 bit.ly/3WCq07O

Check out this great article from the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center news website! 🌨️❄️ It highlights our recent BAMS paper on the positive outcomes of the winter YOPP-SH. Read more: byrd.osu.edu/news/enhanced-… @ByrdPolar #YOPP #Antarctica

En Octubre, la prestigiosa revista #BAMS publicó los resultados del esfuerzo internacional (al que contribuyó @Antarcticacl), para mejorar la comprensión del tiempo y el clima en #Antartica🎈. x.com/YOPPSHOSUPolar…

Don’t miss this post about the discussion on the ‘Evolution of YOPP-SH into PCAPS & Participation Opportunities’ during the 8th YOPP-SH meeting!  🌍❄️ Learn more: wwrp-pcaps.net/news/yopp-sh

Our latest publication at BAMS is out! It highlights the positive impacts of extra soundings from the Winter Special Observing Period. Our participation was supported by the NSF. 🔗 Visit the link: doi.org/10.1175/BAMS-D… #PolarResearch #Antarctica #YOPP

Antarctica experienced extremely cold temperatures in July and August 2023, setting new records! 🌡️ Why so cold? Check out new research from scientists, including co-authors Prof. David Bromwich & Ph.D. student Mariana Fontolan Litell from Byrd Center's Polar Meteorology Group.

Congrats to the Polar Meteorology Group, especially PhD students Mariana Fontolan Litell & Brian Rakoczy for successfully hosting the 19th WAMC & 8th YOPP-SH meeting at the Byrd Center last week! Thanks to the distinguished speakers, participants & sponsors for a memorable event!

The 19th WAMC and 8th YOPP-SH Meeting dates are almost here! Don’t miss out, register in the link: polarmet.osu.edu/WAMC_2024

We are approaching the registration deadline, which is less than a month away. Make sure to complete your registration by May 6th! Visit the link: polarmet.osu.edu/WAMC_2024