[Skywarn] Comet Training

[Lloyd Colston]

The COMET Program is pleased to announce the publication of the new lesson,
"Communicating Winter Weather Surface Impacts
<https://www.meted.ucar.edu/training_module.php?id=1320>”. This lesson will
introduce National Weather Service (NWS) forecasters to the benefits of
pre-season coordination in understanding the critical needs of
decision-makers, particularly the state and local Departments of
Transportation (DOTs). The strategies used by DOTs to mitigate road impacts
during the winter and how the NWS can best support their needs are also
discussed. Learners will gain insight into the common methods of
collaboration between the NWS and DOT, and the different types of winter
weather events in which they work together. Learners will also practice
communicating winter weather forecast information that best support the
concerns of DOT, including working through a simulation to see the effects
of their communication choices on DOT decisions. The lesson will take about
an hour to complete (not including the quiz).

The intended audience for "Communicating Winter Weather Surface Impacts
<https://www.meted.ucar.edu/training_module.php?id=1320>” includes
operational forecasters in U.S. NWS Weather Forecast Offices, and others
with general interest in communicating weather information. NWS forecast
offices could use the lesson in their training programs in preparation for
the winter weather season.

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We welcome any comments or questions you may have regarding the content,
instructional approach, or use of this lesson. Please e-mail your comments
or questions to Vanessa Vincente (vincente ATucar.edu) or Tsvetomir
Ross-Lazarov (tlazarov AT ucar.edu).
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