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Southern New England Weather Conference 2024

2024 Southern New England Weather Conference A One-Day Community Event Exploring Regional Weather and Climate The Southern New England Weather Conference provides…

2024 Southern New England Weather Conference

A One-Day Community Event Exploring Regional Weather and Climate

The Southern New England Weather Conference provides a place for weather enthusiasts and professionals alike to gather and share their interests, knowledge, and expertise on topics relating to weather and climate. Whether you are a seasoned professional or have just a casual interest, the Southern New England Weather Conference will excite you with content that affects New Englanders’ daily lives, including winter weather forecasting, extreme weather, hurricanes, climate change, emergency preparedness and much more. Please find more details and how to register below. 

  

Conference Theme:

This year, the Conference will cover a wide range of interesting and important topics related to regional weather and climate including a panel discussion at the end of the day on the upcoming winter outlook. Our Master of Ceremonies will be retired broadcast meteorologist, Harvey Leonard.

Conference Format: In-person only

Conference Registration

SNEWC 2024 Presenters

Morning

Opening Remarks: Harvey Leonard, Charles Orloff
    Plenary Session:
    • Michelle Mainelli: “Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Atmospheric Models”
    • Frank Niepold: Climate Ready Workforce
    Science Breakout Session:
    • Rob Megnia: “Recent New England Flooding Events”
    • Hayden Frank: “February 2024 Snowstorm That Wasn’t For Many Areas”
    Education Breakout Session:
    • Krista Fincke and Don McCasland

    Afternoon

    Plenary Session:
    • Michael Tougias: Author of A Storm Too Soon
    Science Breakout Session:
    • Michael Iacono: “Weather Extremes at Blue Hill Observatory: How Fast Are They Changing?”
    • Edwin Sumargo, Margot Mansfield, Caitlin Spence: Massachusetts Office of Climate Science Activities
    Education Breakout Session:
    • Krista Fincke and Don McCasland
    Plenary Session (Continued):
    • Chris Gloninger: “Extreme Weather and the Symbiotic Relationship Between Weather and Climate”
    • Jon Gottschalck: Climate Prediction Center Forecast Process
    • Jon Gottschalck, Jeremy Reiner, Harvey Leonard: Panel Discussion on Winter 2024-2025 Outlook

    Resources

    Ticket Prices

    Registration Only

    Until 9/16 BHO Member / Student / Teacher
    Until 9/16 Regular Registration
    After 9/16 BHO Member / Student / Teacher
    After 9/16 Regular Registration
    10/26 Onsite Registration

    BHO Membership & Registration Combo Deals

    Student / Teacher Level
    Individual / Senior Level
    Family Level
    Community Observer Level
    Leadership Observer Level
    Sustaining Observer Level
    Major Observer Level

    Registration

    Full Conference Agenda – Coming Soon!

    Blue Hill Observatory

    Contact Us

    Date/Location

    Date/Time: 26 October 2024, 8 AM to 5 PM Loction: Meditech, 7 Blue Hill River Road, Canton, MA
     
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    Poster Session

    There will not be a poster session at this year’s conference.

    Meals

    Lunch is included in the conference fee and will be provided on site by Rita’s Catering.
    The Southern New England Weather Conference is a non-profit venture that is sponsored annually by the Blue Hill Observatory and Science Center.