New wildfire-related features enhance community model, showcase partnership with NSF NCAR

The Earth Prediction Innovation Center (EPIC) has released the latest update to the Unified Forecast System (UFS) Short-Range Weather Application, adding new capabilities for modeling wildfires, smoke, and dust for weather model developers and researchers. These additional features are designed to improve forecasts of wildfires, air quality, and the spread of smoke and dust. This…

Neil Jacobs presents a 10-year retrospective of EPIC and the UFS in a session chaired by DaNa Carlis (NSSL/NOAA) and Tracy Fanara (NOS/NOAA).

4th Symposium on Community Modeling and Innovation showcases innovation, collaboration, and the future of weather modeling

The 2025 American Meteorological Society (AMS) Annual Meeting hosted the 4th Symposium on Community Modeling and Innovation (4CMI) in early January in New Orleans. The Symposium brought together top minds in Earth sciences for an energetic exchange of ideas and was a hub for groundbreaking discussions on the future of forecasting. One standout session focused…