Observatory Salon · Free Virtual Event · June 2026
The Winter Forecast Revisited.
What Was Right — and Wrong.
Join Dr. Judah Cohen and Meteorologist Kevin Lemanowicz for a candid post-season conversation — what the 2025–26 winter forecast got right, what surprised the experts, and what it all tells us about the science of long-range prediction.
Observatory Salon · June 2026
Blue Hill Observatory & Science Center’s Observatory Salon returns for its second installment with a conversation that every weather-watcher in New England has been waiting for: a clear-eyed look at the 2025–26 winter forecast — what the science predicted, what actually happened, and what we can learn from the gap between the two.
This is a free, virtual event open to everyone. No background in science required — just an interest in weather, climate, and honest scientific conversation.
About the Talk
“The Winter Forecast Revisited”
What Was Right — and Wrong · A post-season forecast review
Meteorologist Kevin Lemanowicz and atmospheric scientist Dr. Judah Cohen revisit the winter forecast issued ahead of the 2025–26 season and compare it with what actually unfolded across New England and beyond. From snowfall and temperature patterns to major storms, Arctic oscillations, and seasonal surprises, this conversation will explore what the science got right, what proved difficult to predict, and what this past winter can teach us about the challenges of long-range forecasting in a changing climate.
Join us for an engaging discussion on the science behind winter weather prediction — and how meteorologists evaluate forecast performance after the season ends.
Featuring
Dr. Judah Cohen
Atmospheric Scientist · Director of Seasonal Forecasting, Atmospheric and Environmental Research (AER)
Dr. Cohen is one of the world’s foremost experts on the relationship between Arctic climate and winter weather patterns in the Northern Hemisphere. His research on the polar vortex and its influence on cold outbreaks in the eastern United States has reshaped how meteorologists approach seasonal forecasting.
Featuring
Meteorologist Kevin Lemanowicz
Former Chief Meteorologist, Boston 25 News
Kevin Lemanowicz is one of New England’s most recognized broadcast meteorologists, widely known for his long tenure as Chief Meteorologist at Boston 25 News. Over decades on Boston television, he became a trusted voice for Greater Boston audiences navigating everything from nor’easters to heat waves — known for translating complex atmospheric science into clear, accessible forecasting.
Free & Open to All
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The Observatory Salon takes place monthly. RSVP for the June 9 event and we will send you the Zoom link before the event begins.
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