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At the Intersection of Data and Decisions: Join Synoptic at AMS! |
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The 106th Annual AMS Meeting is just a few weeks away, and we’re looking forward to meeting everyone. This year’s theme, “Fast and Slow Thinking: The Human Factor in a Rapidly Changing World,” couldn’t be more timely. As technology accelerates the pace of data collection and forecasting, it’s human expertise that transforms raw observations into actionable insight. At Synoptic, we bring data and insights together — making weather and environmental observations reliable and accessible for forecasting, operations, modeling, and research. |
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We invite you to stop by Booth #614 to meet with our experts and learn what’s new: - Data Viewer Demos: View the networks, stations, and variables in our global platform, discover how real-time data can improve your operations, and learn how you can add your network to the platform. You can sign up for a trial of our services at the show!
- Conversation & Collaboration: Meet our team, share your operational challenges, and discover how targeted environmental data can strengthen your decisions.
- Annual Data Report: We’ve pulled some interesting observation data from our platform to provide a report that highlights key weather insights from 2025. We’ll be releasing the report at the show! Visit us to get a copy of the report and discuss the findings.
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Whether you’re building out your weather operations program(s), frustrated about data gaps or using multiple sources, or working on research, our team is ready to show you how data can work smarter for you. |
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Attend the Synoptic Sessions at AMS |
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We’re proud to contribute three AMS presentations that tie directly into the human + data story this year:
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Elizabeth Wilson Director of Weather Programs |
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Melanie Scott Meteorologist & Director of Marketing |
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Ashish Raval President & CEO |
International Session In partnership with AMS and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the National Weather Service will host an international session focused on the development of early warning systems in Africa, the Caribbean, and the Pacific. Synoptic will present during this session. Monday, January 26 at 3:40 pm - 4:00 pm at the Hilton, Lanier Grand
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We look forward to seeing you in Houston!
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MesoWest to End Services December 31, 2026 |
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For nearly 30 years, MesoWest has been a trusted source for environmental observations, supporting researchers, educators, forecasters, and weather enthusiasts with a wealth of real-time data from across the country. As the University of Utah begins the planned sunset of the MesoWest platform, we want to express our deep gratitude for the partnership, innovation, and community that MesoWest helped build. |
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Users are encouraged to transition to the Synoptic platform, where you’ll find modern tools like the Synoptic Data Viewer, enhanced data discovery, and continued access to the observational networks you rely on now and into the future. We are proud to carry forward the spirit of accessible environmental data that MesoWest championed and look forward to welcoming the community to our expanded services.
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Product Spotlight: Statistics & Percentiles |
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Placing real-time observations in historical context is essential for understanding the significance of changing environmental conditions. Our Statistics & Percentiles service enables users to analyze current measurements against long-term records to quantify how they compare.
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Ways that users are benefitting from the service include: - Assessing real-time values against historical observations using standardized percentiles
- Detecting outliers or extreme events relative to historical station records
- Supporting research and/or situational context with objective metrics
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A recent example came during last month’s high-wind event across the Intermountain West when hundreds of stations reported gusts at or above the 99th percentile of their historical distributions (see distribution of wind gusts in the chart image). The Statistics and Percentiles service provides valuable context for operations, such as utilities and forecasting, where decisions to take action to safeguard infrastructure and communities are critical.
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The Visibility Estimation through Image Analytics (VEIA) Network adds access to over 500 stations reporting real-time high quality visibility data throughout the U.S., with reporting intervals as fast as 5 minutes. The VEIA network is a FAA network that utilizes existing weather cameras to provide automated visibility estimates. This network leverages the FAA's existing Weather Camera Program infrastructure to provide visibility measurements at locations that lack traditional observation systems. |
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The Maine Mesonet network is a new mesonet operated by the University of Maine. While the network currently has only 3 stations, the goal is to expand the network to include stations in every county that report meteorological and soil observations every 5 minutes. This network supports forecasting and research, giving users real-time insights on soil moisture, temperature, and wind information.
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Truckee River Flood Management
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The Truckee River Flood Management Authority (TRFMA) network adds valuable high-frequency environmental observations to the Synoptic platform, reporting air temperature, accumulated precipitation, and battery voltage at 15-minute intervals from 7 stations. Integrating TRFMA expands regional coverage and enhances the value of Synoptic’s platform for researchers, operational forecasters, water managers, and community planners alike.
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Browse the links below to access helpful tips and documentation for Synoptic's products. |
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