The weather looks good for the launch of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.  Missed one window this morning; next attempt at 10:42 EST.

The NHL’s Winter Classic will be played on New Year’s Day at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, featuring a showdown between the Washington Capitals and the Pittsburgh Penguins.  This annual classic has become a fan favorite with the hockey crowd (author included), jogging up memories of pond hockey from dawn till dusk. 

Part of the challenge associated [...]

Strong winds expected for ABE ahead of the cold front moving into the east today

recorded wind gust of 231 mph at the Mount Washington Observatory.
http://www.mountwashington.org/about/visitor/recordwind.php
(the MWO record was broken  in 1996)
 

Author: Michael Ferrari, PhD
VP, Applied Technology & Research
 
During President Obama’s recent visit with officials in India, one of the more interesting topics discussed addressed potential partnerships between the Indian Meteorological Department and US-based forecasting agencies and corporations.  I was asked for my opinions on this topic by a New Delhi based correspondent; here is my [...]