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Taylor Trogdon @ttrogdon.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

I have not seen snowflakes this large in a long time. At least half dollar sized on average with numerous aggregates 1.5”.

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Taylor Trogdon @ttrogdon.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

This snow band is an all-timer, likely producing a foot of snow in just 3-4 hrs. Supported by incredible lift w/in the ascending branch of the frontogenetic circulation, it follows that this band won’t weaken but will contract. Whoever remains in that contraction will likely see 3+‘ of snowfall.

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Taylor Trogdon @ttrogdon.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Forecast: 2+ feet of snow, widespread blizzard conditions, potentially significant coastal flooding and an entirely new generation of young meteorologists that will end up loving weather because of this event. Buckle up, folks. This will be one to remember.

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Taylor Trogdon @ttrogdon.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Non-AI generated code to be marketed as organic, free-range, hand-massaged and ethically sourced

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Taylor Trogdon @ttrogdon.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

For those who don’t yet know, I’ve assumed a new role as Manager of Meteorology Operations for @xcelenergy with a focus on wildfire mitigation. The reason for the announcement is not to proclaim the new role, but to admit that I have a lot to learn in this space and welcome conversation.

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NSF NCAR & UCAR @ncar-ucar.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Hurricane Melissa produced the fastest hurricane winds to be recorded by a dropsonde, verified by reviewing data at NSF NCAR! Hurricane Melissa’s 252 mph wind gust surpassed the previous record from Typhoon Megi over the Western Pacific in 2010, where a dropsonde measured wind gusts of 248 mph.

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Taylor Trogdon @ttrogdon.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Sometimes the best events are the unexpected ones. The green embedded within the reds/pinks was the best I’ve ever seen. From Lafayette, CO.

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Taylor Trogdon @ttrogdon.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Out of all the stats that will be in history books from Melissa, this is the most astounding to me. GLM data was recording a peak flash rate of 700 strikes per minute — nearly 12 per second — as it made landfall on Jamaica. That’s rewriting our understanding flash density in tropical cyclones.

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gilbert @gilbert.lol · 03/11/2025

Dream job alert!

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Taylor Trogdon @ttrogdon.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

We're hiring for a Software Engineer @cira-csu.bsky.social! I can personally attest to the team that the candidate would be joining - they're knowledgeable, humble, and genuine. If you are interested or know anyone that might be, reach out to me! PD here: jobs.colostate.edu/postings/168...

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Taylor Trogdon @ttrogdon.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

A beautiful loop illustrating forward-propagation versus supercells moving right against the mean wind and ultimately the difference in net motion.

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Taylor Trogdon @ttrogdon.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

Given the storm environment, this is an almost guaranteed derecho across the northern plains. Eventual absorption of the pair of supercells ahead of the line will occur over the next hour w/ an exceptional damaging wind threat continuing w/ episodic tornadoes through tonight as the bow echo matures.

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Taylor Trogdon @ttrogdon.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

Streamers vs operational meteorologists: I want to make something very clear. Holding the responsibility of issuing a tornado warning while balancing accuracy and expediency is diametrically opposed to sitting in your Secretlab gaming chair pretending to understand the weight of those decisions.

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Taylor Trogdon @ttrogdon.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Central Oklahoma wildfire outbreak.

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Taylor Trogdon @ttrogdon.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Today and tomorrow have the potential to be one of the worst consecutive day outbreaks in the US in a long time. Day 2 High Risk issued for Saturday. While you may check the weather often, friends or family may not. Reach out to them. You could be the voice they need to hear.

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Taylor Trogdon @ttrogdon.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

The importance of the NWS will be on full display through Saturday with multiple outbreaks of severe thunderstorms, including damaging, long-track tornadoes. In addition to the severe weather threat, a wildfire outbreak is also possible on Friday fueled by very strong winds and dry fuels.

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Taylor Trogdon @ttrogdon.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

This morning was the most significant (and coolest) hoar frost event I’ve seen in Colorado and perhaps anywhere outside of the mountains. Absolutely beautiful.

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Taylor Trogdon @ttrogdon.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

We officially have thundersnow near the Gulf Coast - what an incredible event.

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Taylor Trogdon @ttrogdon.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

An extreme event is setting for the greater New Orleans area. The maximum 3-day snowfall I can find is 2.7" which occurred on New Years eve in 1963. The official forecast calls for 3-6" in New Orleans which would shatter this record.

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Mike Brown @plutokiller.com · 17/01/2025

Just had a sample of the Eaton Fire ash that is in my driveway run on the department XRF. Is there titanium (new house paint)? Yup. Lead (old house paint)? You betcha. Heavy metals? Check. Treat that ash like it's toxic folks (because it is)

$A computer screen with a display showing output from an xray diffraction spectrometer.$ $Close up view showing fraction of metals. Fun stuff.$

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James Spann @spann.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Very sad news. I learned more about severe local convective storms from Chuck Doswell than anyone else. He was a friend and mentor.

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Taylor Trogdon @ttrogdon.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

#AMS2025 was as energizing as always, connecting with so many and seeing the incredible research originating from great minds within this community. What I’m taking home with me this year was a quote that I saw on the side of a random building: “You can do anything, but you can’t do everything.”

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