Jason Keeler
@chasinjason.bsky.social
Weather nerd, foodie, and avid gardener. Associate Professor of Meteorology at Central Michigan University. | #firstgen | he/him 🏳️🌈 | Personal account: All opinions mine.
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Now is the moment to speak up for NCAR.
@aguscipolicy.bsky.social has a tool to help you submit a comment to NSF on why NCAR matters for science, public safety, and preparedness.
Submit: buff.ly/Q0I8rs0
#SaveNCAR
@aguscipolicy.bsky.social has a tool to help you submit a comment to NSF on why NCAR matters for science, public safety, and preparedness.
Submit: buff.ly/Q0I8rs0
#SaveNCAR
Share your comments on NCAR with NSF
Tell NSF the future that you want for NCAR by 13 March
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February 10, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Now is the moment to speak up for NCAR.
@aguscipolicy.bsky.social has a tool to help you submit a comment to NSF on why NCAR matters for science, public safety, and preparedness.
Submit: buff.ly/Q0I8rs0
#SaveNCAR
@aguscipolicy.bsky.social has a tool to help you submit a comment to NSF on why NCAR matters for science, public safety, and preparedness.
Submit: buff.ly/Q0I8rs0
#SaveNCAR
Out of curiosity, I took a quick look at CoCoRaHS snowfall data for the November - January period in Midland, MI going back to 2015. This is the snowiest start to winter for Midland during that period and the first year with Nov-Jan snowfall over 2 feet since the winter of 2019-2020.
February 1, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Out of curiosity, I took a quick look at CoCoRaHS snowfall data for the November - January period in Midland, MI going back to 2015. This is the snowiest start to winter for Midland during that period and the first year with Nov-Jan snowfall over 2 feet since the winter of 2019-2020.
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An appropriately nerdy way for a boundary layer meteorologist to return home from #AMS2026. It was a wonderful week learning about outstanding science!
January 30, 2026 at 9:02 PM
An appropriately nerdy way for a boundary layer meteorologist to return home from #AMS2026. It was a wonderful week learning about outstanding science!
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What sits with me after this week of #AMS2026 is that despite everything we’ve seen over the last 12 months, the science is resilient. It is hurt and handicapped and hamstrung but it endures. And the students, despite EVERYTHING **still** want to work for NWS or in broadcasting.
January 29, 2026 at 8:04 PM
What sits with me after this week of #AMS2026 is that despite everything we’ve seen over the last 12 months, the science is resilient. It is hurt and handicapped and hamstrung but it endures. And the students, despite EVERYTHING **still** want to work for NWS or in broadcasting.
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After the #AMS2026 emergency town hall regarding NCAR, it is ***imperative*** that folks contact their senators and representatives. IN PARTICULAR:
Maine: Susan Collins (Chair - Senate Approps.)
Oklahoma: Tom Cole (Chair - House Approps.)
Colorado: John Hickenlooper and Joe Neguse
#SaveNCAR
Maine: Susan Collins (Chair - Senate Approps.)
Oklahoma: Tom Cole (Chair - House Approps.)
Colorado: John Hickenlooper and Joe Neguse
#SaveNCAR
January 29, 2026 at 1:27 AM
Great talks ahead in the Coastal Meteorological Processes session today, 4:30–6 pm in room 360D!
Two feature MITTEN-CI data: Kyle Brooks on lake-breeze thermodynamic evolution, and Cassie Isenberger on frontal slope and misovortices. #AMS2026
Two feature MITTEN-CI data: Kyle Brooks on lake-breeze thermodynamic evolution, and Cassie Isenberger on frontal slope and misovortices. #AMS2026
January 27, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Great talks ahead in the Coastal Meteorological Processes session today, 4:30–6 pm in room 360D!
Two feature MITTEN-CI data: Kyle Brooks on lake-breeze thermodynamic evolution, and Cassie Isenberger on frontal slope and misovortices. #AMS2026
Two feature MITTEN-CI data: Kyle Brooks on lake-breeze thermodynamic evolution, and Cassie Isenberger on frontal slope and misovortices. #AMS2026
Attrition in meteorology programs is high - especially in the sophomore year. What if immersive field experiences early in the major could help?
I’ll be talking about STORM, a paid, week-long, post-freshman field experience and its impact on students.
Tuesday at 9:45 am in room 350D at #AMS2026.
I’ll be talking about STORM, a paid, week-long, post-freshman field experience and its impact on students.
Tuesday at 9:45 am in room 350D at #AMS2026.
January 26, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Attrition in meteorology programs is high - especially in the sophomore year. What if immersive field experiences early in the major could help?
I’ll be talking about STORM, a paid, week-long, post-freshman field experience and its impact on students.
Tuesday at 9:45 am in room 350D at #AMS2026.
I’ll be talking about STORM, a paid, week-long, post-freshman field experience and its impact on students.
Tuesday at 9:45 am in room 350D at #AMS2026.
Interested in UAS observations of hail swaths and cold pools? Check out this morning's talk led by Andrew Mord of CU Boulder. The talk is at 11:15 am in room 340B. It was great coordinating with the CU team during ICECHIP - excited to see the results! #AMS2026
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Coordinated Hail-Swath and Cold-Pool Observations with the RAAVEN UAS in ICECHIP
The In-situ Collaborative Experiment for Collection of Hail In the Plains field...
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January 26, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Interested in UAS observations of hail swaths and cold pools? Check out this morning's talk led by Andrew Mord of CU Boulder. The talk is at 11:15 am in room 340B. It was great coordinating with the CU team during ICECHIP - excited to see the results! #AMS2026
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Check out poster S217 tonight from 7-9 pm in the Mesoscale Processes section of #AMSStudent2026 to see research by my students examining thermodynamic evolution of a thunderstorm outflow airmass. #AMS2026
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January 25, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Check out poster S217 tonight from 7-9 pm in the Mesoscale Processes section of #AMSStudent2026 to see research by my students examining thermodynamic evolution of a thunderstorm outflow airmass. #AMS2026
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I’m excited to be in Houston for #AMS2026 and looking forward to catching up and making new connections! Quick heads-up: I’m in PT for shoulder pain, so I’ll be prioritizing comfort over fashion and avoiding shoulder pats when greeting. I may also step out as needed. Thanks for understanding!
January 25, 2026 at 8:10 PM
I’m excited to be in Houston for #AMS2026 and looking forward to catching up and making new connections! Quick heads-up: I’m in PT for shoulder pain, so I’ll be prioritizing comfort over fashion and avoiding shoulder pats when greeting. I may also step out as needed. Thanks for understanding!
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For #AMS2026 - John and @pamknox.bsky.social report that Elevator #14 at the headquarters Hilton should be avoided at all costs. They had to be freed from it by Houston Fire Dept after it got stuck, and the FD told them it happens regularly with that elevator.
January 24, 2026 at 9:27 PM
For #AMS2026 - John and @pamknox.bsky.social report that Elevator #14 at the headquarters Hilton should be avoided at all costs. They had to be freed from it by Houston Fire Dept after it got stuck, and the FD told them it happens regularly with that elevator.
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For those attending #AMS2026, you'll note there aren't nearly as many NOAA/NWS folks as normal - largely driven by the impacts this administration has had on our field.
While perusing the many private company booths, recall none of the big players did so much as issue a press release in opposition.
While perusing the many private company booths, recall none of the big players did so much as issue a press release in opposition.
January 22, 2026 at 9:41 PM
For those attending #AMS2026, you'll note there aren't nearly as many NOAA/NWS folks as normal - largely driven by the impacts this administration has had on our field.
While perusing the many private company booths, recall none of the big players did so much as issue a press release in opposition.
While perusing the many private company booths, recall none of the big players did so much as issue a press release in opposition.
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*CSSL Summer Internship - Applications Closing Soon*
For those still interested in applying to the CSSL summer internship program, you still have until Monday, January 26, to get your applications in!
Details and application forms located here: www.uwo.ca/cssl/interns...
For those still interested in applying to the CSSL summer internship program, you still have until Monday, January 26, to get your applications in!
Details and application forms located here: www.uwo.ca/cssl/interns...
January 23, 2026 at 8:23 PM
*CSSL Summer Internship - Applications Closing Soon*
For those still interested in applying to the CSSL summer internship program, you still have until Monday, January 26, to get your applications in!
Details and application forms located here: www.uwo.ca/cssl/interns...
For those still interested in applying to the CSSL summer internship program, you still have until Monday, January 26, to get your applications in!
Details and application forms located here: www.uwo.ca/cssl/interns...
I think this is as good as my aurora view will get tonight since cloud cover is on the increase. Michigan has had some awesome displays over the last couple of years, so I'm OK with missing some events.
January 21, 2026 at 2:34 AM
I think this is as good as my aurora view will get tonight since cloud cover is on the increase. Michigan has had some awesome displays over the last couple of years, so I'm OK with missing some events.
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The National Weather Service is now hiring for both entry-level and seasoned meteorologist positions. Apply by January 29!
The entry-level positions are available in:
▪️ Houston, TX
▪️ Ft. Worth, TX
▪️ Hastings, NE
▪️ Great Falls, MT
▪️ Marquette, MI
Apply: www.usajobs.gov/job/854675700
The entry-level positions are available in:
▪️ Houston, TX
▪️ Ft. Worth, TX
▪️ Hastings, NE
▪️ Great Falls, MT
▪️ Marquette, MI
Apply: www.usajobs.gov/job/854675700
January 16, 2026 at 8:15 PM
The National Weather Service is now hiring for both entry-level and seasoned meteorologist positions. Apply by January 29!
The entry-level positions are available in:
▪️ Houston, TX
▪️ Ft. Worth, TX
▪️ Hastings, NE
▪️ Great Falls, MT
▪️ Marquette, MI
Apply: www.usajobs.gov/job/854675700
The entry-level positions are available in:
▪️ Houston, TX
▪️ Ft. Worth, TX
▪️ Hastings, NE
▪️ Great Falls, MT
▪️ Marquette, MI
Apply: www.usajobs.gov/job/854675700
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Important update about Congressional efforts to prevent the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) from being dismantled. Last week the White House threatened to veto any appropriations bill that protects NCAR. Despite this attempt at intimidation ... (1/ )
January 15, 2026 at 12:20 AM
Important update about Congressional efforts to prevent the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) from being dismantled. Last week the White House threatened to veto any appropriations bill that protects NCAR. Despite this attempt at intimidation ... (1/ )
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In the politics of weather, Senate majority leader Thune attempts to lock down the federal science funding bill "as is" and prevent amendments like the NCAR one being pushed by CO senators. In actual wx, tracking a highly unusual Jan. tropical disturbance in the EastPac. tinyurl.com/48kbkpza
Federal science funding bill slowly proceeds through the Senate, with critical next steps looming
Some signs that an incredibly rare eastern Pacific tropical cyclone could form in the next several days, while the East gets back to winter
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January 14, 2026 at 7:22 PM
In the politics of weather, Senate majority leader Thune attempts to lock down the federal science funding bill "as is" and prevent amendments like the NCAR one being pushed by CO senators. In actual wx, tracking a highly unusual Jan. tropical disturbance in the EastPac. tinyurl.com/48kbkpza
Blue hues and a snowglobe vibe at dusk tonight.
January 10, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Blue hues and a snowglobe vibe at dusk tonight.
I've been wanting this print for years. With everything going on, this felt like the right time to finally order it - and continue calling my representatives to demand that NCAR is funded! www.etsy.com/listing/7990...
January 10, 2026 at 3:10 AM
I've been wanting this print for years. With everything going on, this felt like the right time to finally order it - and continue calling my representatives to demand that NCAR is funded! www.etsy.com/listing/7990...
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🚨 Senator Bennet and I are continuing to hold up the minibus to demand full funding for the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder.
January 9, 2026 at 8:54 PM
🚨 Senator Bennet and I are continuing to hold up the minibus to demand full funding for the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder.
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We hear that protection of NCAR from breakup is in peril in the CJS bill - be sure to contact your representatives to ensure that they hear your support!
January 9, 2026 at 1:00 AM
We hear that protection of NCAR from breakup is in peril in the CJS bill - be sure to contact your representatives to ensure that they hear your support!