Join Daniela Pennycook from the Cooperative Institute of Research in Environmental Sciences, Dr. Mimi Hugues, Research Meteorologist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and Andy Anderson, Forecaster at the Sierra Nevada Avalanche Center in this special webinar on Atmospheric Rivers, learn all about what they are, how we measure them, and the impact this environmental phenomenon has had on the U.S. in 2023.
NOAA aerial footage of an atmospheric river.
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About the Presenters
Dr. Hughes’s research centers on key orographic meteorological processes that influence the mid-latitude water cycle and Arctic ocean circulation and sea ice. Using advanced regional climate models, including WRF and RASM, she generates high-resolution, dynamically-downscaled reanalysis datasets to deepen insights into these critical climate dynamics.
Andy Anderson is a seasoned avalanche forecaster at the Sierra Avalanche Center, where he has worked since 2006. His diverse background includes roles as a ski patroller, climbing ranger, guide, and avalanche educator across Utah, Colorado, and the Northwest. With over 15 years of professional avalanche and mountain rescue experience, Andy also dedicates summers to teaching technical rescue. In his free time, he enjoys trail running and adventuring in the mountains with his family.
Daniela Pennycock is the Program Integrator and Communication Lead at CEEE, where she amplifies CIRES projects and leads programs like Science Show & Share, Pathways to STEM, and the Drifting North Polar field trip. A dedicated environmental educator and strategist, Daniela combines data-driven insights with inclusive practices to foster impactful, sustainable solutions. She also leads the administrative and communications team, supporting a robust group of student assistants and interns in creating positive change for CIRES stakeholders.
