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Rain-on-snow flood risk to increase in many U.S. mountain regions
Flooding caused by rain falling on snowpack could more than double by the end of this century in some areas of the western U.S. and Canada due to climate change.
- Climate,
- Water
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UCAR statement on Kelvin Droegemeier nomination
Droegemeier, an experienced leader in the atmospheric sciences community, has been picked by President Trump to head the Office of Science and Technology Policy.
- Organization
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Scientists fly into the heart of smoke plumes
Scientists are gathering the most comprehensive dataset yet on western wildfire smoke and its impacts on weather, air quality, and climate.
- Air Quality,
- Weather
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Fanning the flames of megafires
Detailed observations and modeling of a California megafire highlight the role of small-scale winds in driving a conflagration.
- Weather
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UCAR assembles committee of leading Earth system experts to find next NCAR director
The experienced and diverse committee includes leading NCAR and UCAR administrators and scientists, as well as top research experts from across the nation.
- Organization