Weather Forecasts: From Tragedy to Triumph at the Queen Anne
Science Cafe Cliff Mass, Ph.D., Dept. of Atmospheric Sciences,
University of Washington Weather forecasts used to be very
unreliable with major events like the 1962 Columbus Day Storm
and 1938 Hurricane -- being essentially unforecast. But
something has changed. By the early 1990s, technology had
significantly enhanced our ability to predict the weather, and
the future promises exciting advances. At the December Queen
Anne Science Café, join UW Atmospheric Sciences professor Cliff
Mass to explore the improving technology of weather prediction.
Download the PDF flyer. *NOTE: Space is limited, so please
consider arriving at least 30-60 minutes early. Queen Anne
Science Café is your opportunity to talk with researchers about
science and technology research—all in the comfortable
atmosphere of a local pub. Queen Anne Science Café is held on
the first Tuesday of each month. Did you miss a café and want to
hear the discussion? Most Science Cafés are recor