Vivek Mahale
@vmahale.bsky.social
Lead Meteorologist at NWSNorman | Ph.D. in Meteorology from OU SoM | Radar Analysis | Interested in weather since 4/25/1994 | Opinions are mine and not my employer's.
Had the opportunity to talk about weather radar and tornado debris signatures with Jonathan Conder at KOCO:
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March 7, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Had the opportunity to talk about weather radar and tornado debris signatures with Jonathan Conder at KOCO:
A reminder that freezing drizzle events are some of the most impactful winter weather we have in Oklahoma.
They are not the most intuitive because of the concept of supercooled water droplets and are not easy to see the impacts when compared to other winter weather. Be safe out there this morning!
They are not the most intuitive because of the concept of supercooled water droplets and are not easy to see the impacts when compared to other winter weather. Be safe out there this morning!
February 18, 2025 at 3:17 PM
A reminder that freezing drizzle events are some of the most impactful winter weather we have in Oklahoma.
They are not the most intuitive because of the concept of supercooled water droplets and are not easy to see the impacts when compared to other winter weather. Be safe out there this morning!
They are not the most intuitive because of the concept of supercooled water droplets and are not easy to see the impacts when compared to other winter weather. Be safe out there this morning!
I'm excited to announce that I've been recently promoted to Lead Meteorologist at the NWS Norman WFO. I am thrilled that I'll continue to work with the excellent people at the WFO while serving our area with the best weather information possible!
November 16, 2024 at 12:33 AM
I'm excited to announce that I've been recently promoted to Lead Meteorologist at the NWS Norman WFO. I am thrilled that I'll continue to work with the excellent people at the WFO while serving our area with the best weather information possible!
Want to work at the National Weather Service? The NWS is hiring several entry level meteorologists!
Check out the details here: www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewD...
The deadline to apply is November 20.
Check out the details here: www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewD...
The deadline to apply is November 20.
Meteorologist
This position is located within the Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Weather Service (NWS).
www.usajobs.gov
November 7, 2024 at 2:36 PM
Want to work at the National Weather Service? The NWS is hiring several entry level meteorologists!
Check out the details here: www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewD...
The deadline to apply is November 20.
Check out the details here: www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewD...
The deadline to apply is November 20.
Always enjoy giving a guest weather briefing in Synoptic Meteorology Lab! Great opportunity to also chat about the future trajectory of the NWS with the next generation of meteorologists.
September 19, 2024 at 9:52 PM
Always enjoy giving a guest weather briefing in Synoptic Meteorology Lab! Great opportunity to also chat about the future trajectory of the NWS with the next generation of meteorologists.
Want to work at the National Weather Service? The NWS is hiring several entry level meteorologists!
Check out the details here: usajobs.gov/job/779196200
The deadline to apply is March 15.
Check out the details here: usajobs.gov/job/779196200
The deadline to apply is March 15.
March 2, 2024 at 3:42 AM
Want to work at the National Weather Service? The NWS is hiring several entry level meteorologists!
Check out the details here: usajobs.gov/job/779196200
The deadline to apply is March 15.
Check out the details here: usajobs.gov/job/779196200
The deadline to apply is March 15.
Last night's weather balloon launch through a layer of dense cirrus was the catalyst for this question.
If the frost point was plotted, it'd be equal to the temperature within cirrus clouds. Instead, there is separation between the temperature and dew point.
If the frost point was plotted, it'd be equal to the temperature within cirrus clouds. Instead, there is separation between the temperature and dew point.
February 9, 2024 at 4:52 AM
Last night's weather balloon launch through a layer of dense cirrus was the catalyst for this question.
If the frost point was plotted, it'd be equal to the temperature within cirrus clouds. Instead, there is separation between the temperature and dew point.
If the frost point was plotted, it'd be equal to the temperature within cirrus clouds. Instead, there is separation between the temperature and dew point.
Random thought: Why don't we usually plot the frost point on soundings? The frost point is higher than the dew point and allows us to see saturation with respect to ice for phenomena like cirrus clouds (and I'm sure it has other utilities in operational meteorology!).
February 8, 2024 at 1:13 AM
Random thought: Why don't we usually plot the frost point on soundings? The frost point is higher than the dew point and allows us to see saturation with respect to ice for phenomena like cirrus clouds (and I'm sure it has other utilities in operational meteorology!).
We often say “a degree or two will make a difference” when it comes to winter weather.
This afternoon is perfect example with additional rainfall and temperatures in most locations above 32.0 °F. If we were ~2 to 3 °F colder, this second round would be very impactful!
This afternoon is perfect example with additional rainfall and temperatures in most locations above 32.0 °F. If we were ~2 to 3 °F colder, this second round would be very impactful!
January 22, 2024 at 11:05 PM
We often say “a degree or two will make a difference” when it comes to winter weather.
This afternoon is perfect example with additional rainfall and temperatures in most locations above 32.0 °F. If we were ~2 to 3 °F colder, this second round would be very impactful!
This afternoon is perfect example with additional rainfall and temperatures in most locations above 32.0 °F. If we were ~2 to 3 °F colder, this second round would be very impactful!
Early morning balloon launches Friday through Monday means some extra preparations today...
January 10, 2024 at 9:18 PM
Early morning balloon launches Friday through Monday means some extra preparations today...
Want to work at the National Weather Service? The NWS is hiring 6 entry level meteorologists!
Check out the details here: usajobs.gov/job/763260700
The deadline to apply is December 14.
Check out the details here: usajobs.gov/job/763260700
The deadline to apply is December 14.
November 30, 2023 at 10:48 PM
Want to work at the National Weather Service? The NWS is hiring 6 entry level meteorologists!
Check out the details here: usajobs.gov/job/763260700
The deadline to apply is December 14.
Check out the details here: usajobs.gov/job/763260700
The deadline to apply is December 14.
Thankful for the great weather for the weather balloon launch earlier this evening--can't complain about 60s °F on Thanksgiving Day! 😉
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
November 24, 2023 at 3:22 AM
Thankful for the great weather for the weather balloon launch earlier this evening--can't complain about 60s °F on Thanksgiving Day! 😉
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!