The next session of the WMO World Weather Research Programme’s Integrated Prediction of Precipitation and Hydrology for Early Actions (InPRHA) Webinar Series will be held on February 11, 2026. Dr. David Novak, Director of the NOAA Weather Prediction Center, will present on “The Precipitation Prediction Grand Challenge.”
WPO serves as the International Coordination Office for InPRHA.
Date & Time
February 11, 2026
10–11 a.m. ET
Registration
Please register in advance at:
https://wmo-int.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ryrinHTMTYyimyo-2ar6Xw
Extreme precipitation is among the most damaging and deadly weather hazards worldwide yet forecast skill has improved only marginally over the past two decades. At the same time, user and partner needs for accuracy, specificity, and lead time continue to grow. To address this gap, NOAA has developed the Precipitation Prediction Grand Challenge, a coordinated research-to-operations effort to address this challenge.
In this webinar, Dr. Novak will present the structure and early successes of this major initiative, spanning advances in process understanding, observations, data assimilation, modelling, post-processing, and operational services.
