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Community

Weather 2000 values its active role with community issues from local to international levels and has continued altruistic endeavors into the new century. To strengthen the essential connection between science and society, Weather 2000 scientists and associates have volunteered and participated in a wide spectrum of activities with:

  • NYC2012 - New York's bid for the 2012 Olympic Games
    • Weather 2000, Inc. has been asked to advise NYC2012 on weather characteristics and likely conditions for the Olympics and proposed event venues.

  • The Freedom Tower
    • Weather 2000, Inc. was pleased to offer insight on the placement of wind turbines atop the future Freedom Tower.
  • New York Academy of Sciences
    • Chief Meteorologist, Michael Schlacter serves as Vice-Chair of the Atmospheric Sciences Section of the NYAS.
    • October 23rd, 2003 - Weather 2000 invites New York State Climatologist Mark Wysocki to give a presentation about the weather on other planets.
    • October 24th, 2002 - Weather 2000 presents New York Winter Weather facts and statistics as well as their latest Fall and Winter 2002 predictions.
    • May 16th, 2002 - Weather 2000 helps organize important Drought Forum for New York Metro area.
  • New York City Chapter of the American Meteorological Society
  • The Weizmann Institute of Science
    • Chief Meteorologist, Michael Schlacter was appointed to the Next Generation American Committee.
    • July 2nd, 2000 - Michael Schlacter discussed hurricane potential for Florida and climate scenarios for the U.S. in a presentation for the South Florida Region Ambassadors Conference in Palm Beach, FL.
  • The Ethical Culture Society
  • The Hudson River Museum
  • The American Museum of Natural History / Rose Center for Earth and Space


Projects

Manhattan's Bryant Park has yet again teamed up with Weather 2000 to provide updated and customized weather forecasts for the production and attendees of the weekly 2004 HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival.

 

Commencing in 2001, Weather 2000 continues to assist New York City's Bryant Park establish an operating weather station. Additionally, Bryant Park's facilities will be used as an alternative site for New York City snowfall observations and measurements.

Snowstorm totals measured by Weather 2000 at Bryant Park the past two seasons:

Dates of StormSnowfall (Inches)
December 5th, 20026.9"
February 7th, 20035.1"
February 16-18th, 200320.5"
March 6th, 20033.4"
April 7th, 20036.1"
Dates of StormSnowfall (Inches)
December 5-6th, 200317.8"
December 14th, 20035.7"
January 15th, 20045.2"
January 28th, 20048.4"
March 16th, 20044.8"
 
 
 

Some of the events/organizations to which Weather 2000, Inc. has lent its expertise include:

  • Earth Day New York - Weather forecasts and advisories for events on Earth Day 2006.
  • The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade - Wind and weather forecasts and suggestions related to the vagaries of urban weather.
  • Meteorological research for ABC's "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?", acting as fact-checker of weather related questions aired on the show.
  • The New York Times Magazine - Weather information for their Millennium Time Capsule project
    • Current weather conditions, radar, and satellite images for New York City were compiled and archived for September 9, 1999 at 9:09AM EDT.



Education

It is necessary that children understand, appreciate and respect the natural world and environment around them. We frequently volunteer our time as lecturers, guest speakers and science fair judges on meteorological and earth science topics with schools such as:

  • The East Hills School

  • The Fieldston School

  • The Manhattan School of the Future

  • The Thomas J. Lahey Elementary School

We would be happy to visit and participate with your school, club or organization. Please feel free to contact us to make arrangements.

 

In 1998, Weather 2000 assisted on a meteorological observation project, sponsored by the Hudson River museum. The goal of the project was to establish a weather observation station and computerized network on the Museum's Yonkers-On-Hudson property, to help the students learn about the weather in their neighborhood. We are presently involved in similar projects around the area.

  Hudson River Museum entrance

Affiliations

Weather 2000 scientists and associates have former and present affiliations and relationships with many scientific organizations, enhancing research, data resources, forecasting and educational efforts. Organizations include:

  • American Meteorological Society
  • National Climatic Data Center
  • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
  • NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies
  • National Weather Service
  • Office of the New York State Climatologist
  • Regional Climate Centers
  • World Meteorological Organization
  National Weather Service logo


Partners

Weather 2000 has teamed with Edison Electric Institute's (EEI) Alliance of Energy Suppliers to provide its constituents with meteorological information and educational resources for Weather Risk Management.

Edison Electric Institute

Weather 2000 has partnered with Golf Solutions.com to supply weather forecasts and information to their members and clients. Golf Solutions.com provides quality internet services to golf course superintendents across the country.


Golf Solutions.com

Weather 2000 is a proud member of the 34th Street Partnership.


34th Street Partnership

Sponsorships

Weather 2000 has established an annual sponsorship fund for Cornell University Meteorology majors. In its eighth year, the scholarship is allocated into academic, forecasting, and class trip categories, and we hope it will enrich the educational experience of all students and faculty.

Weather 2000 was proud to support the 6th Annual Cardinal Hayes Invitational Track & Field Championships, commencing Thursday, January 6th, 2000 in Bronx, NY.


Scientific Integrity

With the speed of the Internet, damaging misinformation can spread rather quickly, with very few checks and balances. At Weather 2000, we strive for the highest level of scientific integrity in everything we do, both in and out of the workplace. Practices to the contrary, which do exist, are only damaging to the scientific profession. Weather 2000 has teamed up with academic institutions and research scientists to combat pseudo-meteorology, insure scientific integrity and protect the public's interests. For more information, please see our FAQ, and specifically our section titled "Scientific Integrity in Weather Forecasting".


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