IWAWS 2024

What an action packed time we've had. A big THANK YOU to all the presenters, attendees (in person and virtual), our support team, and @UofUATMOS for hosting this workshop! We hope you enjoyed this workshop and walked away with more knowledge and fun. #IWAWS2024 #Aviation #Pilots

Scott Birch and Jennifer Stroozas: aviationweather.gov is our biggest aviation weather resource. Explore the page! We highly recommend it. #IWAWS2024 @NWSWestern @NWSAWC

Robb Kaczmarkek and Jennifer Stroozas: Turbulence PIREPs are very subjective. @NWSAWC's Eddy Dissipation Rate is objective and allows pilots to make decisions regarding turbulence. aviationweather.gov/gfa/#tur… #IWAWS2024

Welcome to our panel discussion with Mike Graf, Steven Van Horn, Robb Kaczmarek, Scott Birch, Jennifer Stroozas, and Paul Suffern. This is our last event of the workshop 🙁 #IWAWS2024 @NWS @NWSWestern @NWSSpokane @NWSCWSUZLC @AWC @NTSB

Welcome to the last talk of the workshop! Sarah Rogowski from the @NWS Tsunami Program is currently presenting on the subject of Density Altitude Impacts. #IWAWS2024

Welcome Chris Johnston from @NWSReno who is presenting on the topic of: Applications of Probabilistic Weather Information Within Aviation Operations. #IWAWS2024

Kaczmarek @NWSCWSUZLC : You don't need a strong jet stream to get a mountain wave. We're mainly concerned with the mountain-top wind speed. These waves can stay low or go as high as 40,000 ft. #IWAWS2024

Let's welcome back Robb Kaczmarek from @NWSCWSUZLC who will talk on the subject of Turbulence 101 - Satellite Identify & Jet Stream Configurations. #IWAWS2024

We're back! Paul Suffern is now presenting on the subject of Dust Devil Aviation Accident/other Mountain West NTSB Accident Investigations. #IWAWS2024

And with that, we're on lunch break! Join us again at 1:00 PM MDT. We'll begin promptly at that time. Now it's time for FOOD!!! #IWAWS2024

Johnston: You can submit your PIREPs through the @NWSAWC at aviationweather.gov under the tools tab. Make sure you are detailed as possible! The more detail, the more useful the PIREP will be for other aviators, aviation meteorologists, and ATC. #IWAWS2024

Welcome our next presenter Joe Johnston with the @FAA Salt Lake Center ARTCC, who will be discussing the topic of: The Anatomy of a PIREP. #IWAWS2024

Van Horn: What are Digital Aviation Services? Graphical forecasts of ceilings, visibility, and low level wind shear. They provide guidance for airports that don't have a TAF. Check out these graphics @NWSSpokane's Aviation Weather Dashboard: weather.gov/otx/avndashboard #IWAWS2024

Welcome back! Our next presenter is Steven Van Horn from @NWSSpokane. He is presenting on the topic of Utilizing DAS and Probabilistic Guidance at WFO Spokane. #IWAWS2024

Time for our morning break! We'll resume the workshop at 10:00 AM MDT. #IWAWS2024

Stroozas: The new @NWSAWC website at aviationweather.gov provides comprehensive user-friendly aviation weather information. The website is a wonderful resource for pilots. Bookmark and check it out! #IWAWS2024

Our next speaker is Jennifer Stroozas from @NWSAWC on the topic of: Aviation Weather Center Operations, Website. Let's welcome Jennifer! #IWAWS2024

Lankford: Take home messages: Weather is complex and dynamic. Watch out for absolutes. There are few, if any, never or always when it comes to the weather. Be careful of oversimplification and generalizations. #IWAWS2024

Welcome to day two of #IWAWS2024 focused on pilot weather safety. Our first speaker is Terry Lankford on the topic of: How to obtain a legal compliant weather briefing. He will be up soon.

Good morning! Day two of #IWAWS2024 focused on pilot weather safety will begin shortly at 8:00 AM MDT. Join us if you can!