Registration is open for the “Southern New England Weather Conference,” taking place on Saturday, Oct. 26th from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM at MEDITECH in Canton, MA. Join us for a day of learning and networking with fellow weather enthusiasts.
The Blue Hill Observatory proudly presents the “Southern New England Weather Conference:” a one-day community event exploring changes in the weather with Master of Ceremonies, Harvey Leonard, Chief Meteorologist Emeritus, WCVB, Channel 5. Join us on October 26th from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM at MEDITECH in Canton, MA. Registration is now open: here
The “Southern New England Weather Conference” provides a place for weather enthusiasts and professionals alike to gather and share their interest, knowledge, and expertise on topics relating to the weather and the climate. Whether you are a seasoned professional or have just a casual interest, the Southern New England Weather Conference will excite you with information that affects New Englanders’ daily lives, including winter weather forecasting, extreme weather, hurricanes, climate change, emergency preparedness and much more. Please see the full agenda below. Of note, this ticketed conference includes breakfast and a sumptuous hot lunch.
All proceeds support the Blue Hill Observatory’s “Weather Observation Program” that maintains a historic 139-year climate record at Great Blue Hill considered one of the most pristine in the country.
Register to attend: here
AGENDA OCTOBER 26, 2024
8:30 AM Morning Plenary Session
- Master of Ceremonies— Harvey Leonard, Chief Meteorologist Emeritus, WCVB
- Conference Introduction—Charles Orloff, Exec. Director, Blue Hill Observatory
8:40 AM “Advancing National Weather Service Products and Services in a Rapidly Changing Technological World,” Michelle Mainelli, National Weather Service Deputy Director
9:25 AM “Climate Ready Workforce,” Frank Niepold, Climate Education Program Manager & Coordinator, Climate Ready Workforce Program Manager, NOAA
10:10 AM—Break and Go to Focused Weather or Education Track
Morning Focused Weather Track
10:25 AM “Flood Events” Rob Megnia, National Weather Service Meteorologist
10:55 AM “Major Summer Weather Events” Hayden Frank, National Weather Service Senior Meteorologist
11:25 AM “Winter 2014-15 Case Studies” Michael Souza, Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency, Meteorologist
Morning Education Track
10:25 AM “How do we use historical and real time weather data to understand future weather and changes to the environment?” Krista Fincke, Blue Hill Observatory, Director of STEM Education
10:55 AM “Understanding weather extremes with big data with Common Online Data Analysus Platform” Brian Fitzgerald, Director of Education, Mount Washington Observatory
12 Noon—Lunch
Post Lunch Plenary
1:00 PM “A Storm Too Soon: A True Story of Disaster, Survival, and Incredible Rescue,” Michael Tougias, Author and Speaker
Afternoon Focused Climate Track
1:50 PM “Weather Extremes at Blue Hill Observatory: How Fast Are They Changing?” Michael Iacono, Blue Hill Observatory, Chief Scientist
2:15 PM “State Climate Assessment” MA Office of Climate Science, Edwin Sumargo, Climate Scientist; Margot Mansfield, Assistant Climate Scientist; Caitlin Spence, Assistant Climate Scientist
2:50 PM—Break
Late Afternoon Plenary
3:00 PM “Extreme Weather and the Symbiotic Relationship Between Weather and Climate” Chris Gloninger, NBC Boston Channel 10, Meteorologist
3:35 PM “Climate Prediction Center Outlook Process,” Jon Gottschalck, NOAA, Climate Prediction Center, Chief of Operational Prediction
3:55 PM “Panel to discuss coming winter outlook,” Jon Gottschalck, NOAA, Climate Prediction Center, Chief, Operational Prediction Branch, Jeremy Reiner, Meteorologist WHDH, Harvey Leonard, Chief Meteorologist Emeritus, WCVB Channel 5
4:30 PM—Adjourn
