Prof. Winters is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (ATOC) at the University of Colorado Boulder and has led the synoptic meteorology research group at CU Boulder since August 2019. His research interests are broadly focused on understanding the dynamics, variability, and predictability of synoptic-scale environments conducive to the development of high-impact weather events. In his free time, Prof. Winters enjoys running, hiking, cooking, and cheering on all Wisconsin sports teams.