Jeff Frame

The Capitol Christmas Tree with snow this morning.

CIWRO Research Scientist – Improving Short-term Fire Weather Warning Guidance Overview The Cooperative Institute for Severe and High-Impact Weather Research and Operations (CIWRO) seeks a highly motivated individual to improve high resolution fire weather warning guidance using high resolution forecast models such as the National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) Warn-on-Forecast System (WoFS). Fire weather watch and warning guidance can use short-term 0-6 hour probabilistic forecasts of atmospheric smoke from satellite detected wildfires, and the conditions for which fire spread may be likely to occur. The primary task of this position is to further improve future fire weather warning guidance through coupling of WoFS or similar systems with fire spread models, development of innovative visualization products, and verification of these improvements against radar and satellite observations. This is a Research Scientist position to be located in Norman Oklahoma at the National Weather Center on the campus of the University of Oklahoma. Job Responsibilities As a CIWRO Research Scientist supporting fire weather research, you will: ● Improve fire weather forecasting capabilities of WoFS and similar systems through the addition of coupled fire-atmosphere models, new modeling and data assimilation techniques, and the use of newly developed wildfire observations. ● Generate objective verification metrics based on radar and satellite observations of wildfire characteristics. ● Interact with fire weather forecasters to disseminate information on system improvements and assess forecaster feedback to guide ongoing work. ● Tasks may also include participation in real-time forecasting activities and data collection activities associated with prescribed burns. ● Lead and contribute to scientific manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications and present research findings at conferences, workshops, and symposia. MORE ALT TEXT IN NEXT IMAGE —>

● Creatively and efficiently solve scientific problems, both independently and as an integral member of the fire weather forecasting group. Required Qualifications: ● Ph.D. in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or a related field. ● Demonstrated experience in one or more topics including numerical weather prediction, fire spread modeling, remote sensing, wildfire fuels, and/or fire weather forecasting expertise. ● Proficiency in languages like Python, Fortran, and/or C and experience with HPC and cloud environments. ● Excellent oral and written communication skills with an ability to work both independently and cooperatively with others. Benefits and Work-Life Balance Joining our team comes with numerous benefits, including: ● Competitive salary based on experience; comprehensive university benefits (http://hr.ou.edu/). ● Generous paid leave, encompassing 14 paid holidays and 22 hours of accrued paid time off per month. ● Reduced membership at the University of Oklahoma’s state-of-the-art fitness and aquatic center (https://www.ou.edu/far). More details about working at the University of Oklahoma, benefits packages, as well as living in Norman, Oklahoma are provided on our website: https://jobs.ou.edu/Discover-OU. We are dedicated to promoting a healthy work-life balance by championing a flexible work culture, offering adaptable work hours and a hybrid work arrangement. This empowering framework enables team members to seamlessly navigate personal commitments while effectively contributing to their professional responsibilities. How to apply Applications should be mailed to ciwro-careers@ou.edu Attn: Fire and include a cover letter, the names and contact information for 3 references, and your resume/cv. The cover letter must highlight your relevant qualifications and how they can contribute to high resolution fire weather forecasting. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The starting date is negotiable.

The Warn-on-Forecast team at CIWRO is expanding! A position is opening for anyone who is interested in improving fire weather warning guidance with WoFS. You’ll get to work and collaborate with some pretty cool folks on the team, including yours truly. More info below, and feel free to share!

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Let's check in on Mt. Washington tonight...

The #Lions needed this win tonight, but they need help to make the playoffs

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You're not going to believe what I just saw

There's a wonderful time-delay fuse of realization when I tell the students that I am upset they are adding a theater to the Lincoln Memorial.

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Wind, blowing snow, and stopped semis on I-80?

Patchy freezing fog is possible across central Illinois overnight

A waterspout formed as the USS Gerald R. Ford traveled in the Atlantic Ocean on December 4, 2017. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Martin Widenhouse.

The Christmas lights look great in the snow

Today's Dec. 3 snowcover in the U.S. is the 2nd highest since 2006 according to NOHRSC at 40.3%. Record was 45.5% on Dec. 3, 2019.

Looks like a 2-4 inch snowfall for most of Illinois yesterday

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ILX issues Summary Local Storm Report, 24 out of 24 reports were previously sent and not repeated here. Link

2.75” in SW Champaign

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At 10:08 PM CST, 2 W Savoy [Champaign Co, IL] Public reports Snow of 3.00 Inch #ilwx Link

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Champaign-Urbana: Accumulating snow is winding down. Looks like around 2 inches. I shoveled before bed.

Just shoveled. Snow totals will be closer to 2" than to 4" in Champaign-Urbana.

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Glad I stuck with 2-4". Modeled thermal profiles are not indicative of high snow-to-liquid ratios with weak lapse rates in a shallow DGZ.

I've never seen that

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Nice snow band setting up over Champaign. We have less than an inch so far and roads are still in pretty good shape, for now. Still thinking 3-4" this evening, but someone may exceed that

Looks like another 2-4" of snow for Champaign-Urbana. Snow begins mid afternoon today and should be done by midnight.

Map of snowfall totals across Illinois from the weekend winter storm

Spilled milk at the grocery store

I didn't cry (it wasn't me)

Champaign-Urbana snow totals from yesterday's storm are highly variable and depend on the time of measurement. The snow changed to sleet and rain yesterday evening, allowing for significant compaction and melting.

the only good thing to come out of "6 7":

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Looking like 2-3" of snow Monday evening in Champaign-Urbana, but models imply that a heavier band likely develops, probably just to our north, where totals exceed this.