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ValpoWeather @valpoweather.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

38 students in Introduction to Meteorology launched a weather balloon this morning 🎈Although there was light rain at the time of launch, students learned a lot and did a great job getting the balloon up quickly! When did you last launch a weather balloon? 👀👇

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ValpoWeather @valpoweather.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Happy first day! Join us in welcoming our newest geoscientists! We are so glad you're here 💛🤎

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ValpoWeather @valpoweather.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

2 rising MET seniors and 1 recent grad presented their undergrad research at the 32nd Conference on Severe Local Storms at the #AMSMadisonSummit this August! From modeling supercells to analyzing radar data, students developed critical research skills this summer. Congrats 🎉

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ValpoWeather @valpoweather.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Special sounding launched at 22Z . Not surprised by the inversion above the surface with convection that rolled through about 1 hour prior (current T and Td are 80degF and 72) but definitely some strong winds and shear in the low levels! Stay weather aware tonight!

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ValpoWeather @valpoweather.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Congrats to the newly minted VU geoscientists! Whether you are off to the NWS, a broadcasting job, graduate school, educating K-12 students, or still figuring it out, we are so proud of you! We can't wait to see where you go, and you will always have a place here 🤎💛

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ValpoWeather @valpoweather.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Day 5 | Liberal, KS → Abilene, TX We spent the morning setting up to see some panhandle magic around Post, TX, before chasing our cell to our stop for the night. We saw some epic landspouts and a rotating wall cloud, while also getting to see turbulence above us in real time.

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ValpoWeather @valpoweather.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Day 4 | Tucumcari, NM → Liberal, KS We observed convective initiation, cell interactions, and upscale growth into a squall line in SE Colorado into Kansas. Plus, we saw some landspouts!

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ValpoWeather @valpoweather.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Day 3 | Wichita Falls, TX → Tucumcari, NM We made our way into New Mexico, where we set up shop in the Carlsbad Area! We watched some cells develop over the Guadalupe Mountains and saw some good rain before heading to Roswell to Alien Chase for dinner.

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ValpoWeather @valpoweather.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Day 2 | Hiawatha, KS →Wichita Falls, TX We toured the National Weather Center and saw RaXPol on our way south for chasing Wednesday. Huge thank you to OU graduate student Robby Frost and VU alum Cameron Nixon for showing us around!

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ValpoWeather @valpoweather.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Day 1 | Valparaiso, IN → Hiawatha, KS 1st day of MET385 was eventful! Started early at 5am. Drove a total of 727 mi, saw lots of lightning, a few wall clouds, and witnessed upscale growth! After a long day of chasing, we had a team dinner and ran into fellow VU student, Joel!

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ValpoWeather @valpoweather.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Congratulations to our senior geography, meteorology, and environmental science award winners! We are so proud of you! 🎉🌎🧭⛈️ Geography: Korbin Opfer Meteorology: Hannah Kostka Environmental Science: Emma Depa

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ValpoWeather @valpoweather.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Several MET/GEO majors presented their UG research projects at SORCE yesterday! A big congrats to Eli Conklin and Evan Gustafson for receiving 1st prize for UG posters for their work titled "Evaluating Impact-Based Warning Guidelines for Tornado Emergency Issuance". You all make us so proud! 🤎💛

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ValpoWeather @valpoweather.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

One week ago we hosted our annual MET Field Day! Over 350 elementary school students came to campus to participate in activities to learn about climate, weather, and geography. We loved teaching the next generation of scientists! Until next year! ⛈️🌡️🌪️🌎

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ValpoWeather @valpoweather.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

TOMORROW! 🗺️🧭📍 Join us at the 2pm panel on geospatial technology in the Christopher Center Library, room 205! If you can't attend in person, here is a zoom link: valpo-edu.zoom.us/j/8532180961... See you there!!

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ValpoWeather @valpoweather.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

#ThrowbackThursday to the CUSP-ARR Project! 27 meteorology majors launched 36 weather balloons in Jan. and Feb.🎈 We had so much fun launching in all weather conditions, including snow and -25°F wind chills, to support atmospheric river research and our local NWS offices! ❄️🌬️

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ValpoWeather @valpoweather.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Join us on Friday, April 17th for the Moellering Academic Panel on Spatial Sciences (MAPS) to learn about geospatial technology, one of the most powerful forces in modern day life! 📍VU Christopher Center Library, parking in lot 20, www.valpo.edu/event/moelle... See you there! 🧭🗺️🌐

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ValpoWeather @valpoweather.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Come learn more about Valpo Meteorology at our virtual open house this Wednesday night! ⛈️🧑‍💻 valpo-edu.zoom.us/j/8796519415...

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ValpoWeather @valpoweather.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Congratulations to new (and current!) members of Chi Epsilon Pi, the meteorology honor society 🎉 We are so proud of you! 🤎💛

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ValpoWeather @valpoweather.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

CUSP-ARR IOP13 03Z sounding! And with that, that's a wrap on our stint in the CUSP-ARR project! We are so grateful for the opportunity to help study atmospheric rivers and to support the local NWS. Until next year 🎈

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ValpoWeather @valpoweather.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

CUSP-ARR IOP13 00Z special sounding

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ValpoWeather @valpoweather.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

CUSP-ARR IOP12 03Z sounding. 3 more tomorrow to close out Valpo helping with this project!

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ValpoWeather @valpoweather.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

CUSP-ARR IOP12 21Z sounding 🌶️

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ValpoWeather @valpoweather.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

CUSP-ARR IOP11 03z sounding. You guessed it - we'll be back tomorrow! 🎈

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ValpoWeather @valpoweather.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

CUSP-ARR IOP11 21Z sounding. Are you enjoying the warmer temperatures?! We are!! 🤩

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ValpoWeather @valpoweather.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

CUSP-ARR IOP10 03Z sounding - we'll be back at it tomorrow!

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ValpoWeather @valpoweather.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

21Z CUSP-ARR IOP9 sounding, first of 9 launches this weekend!

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ValpoWeather @valpoweather.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

First balloon launch in MET 103! 🎈

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ValpoWeather @valpoweather.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

CUSP-ARR IOP7 03Z sounding, more to come tomorrow! 🎈

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ValpoWeather @valpoweather.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

CUSP-ARR sounding data is helping NWS Chicago! Thanks for the AFD shout-out and for all you do!

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ValpoWeather @valpoweather.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

CUSP-ARR IOP6 03Z sounding - good work students! More launches tomorrow 😴

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ValpoWeather @valpoweather.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

CUSP-ARR IOP6 21Z sounding! Peep the surface temperature just above freezing 🤩

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ValpoWeather @valpoweather.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Senior Zoe Barajaz presented research on boundary layer climate trends using radiosonde data at #AMS2026 last week! Amazing 🤩

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ValpoWeather @valpoweather.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Lake effect snow expected overnight - stay safe and warm, Beacons! 💛🤎

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ValpoWeather @valpoweather.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Senior, Hannah Kostka, examined integrated water vapor transport and how it relates to precipitation events across the US. Crushing it! 🥳 #AMS2026

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ValpoWeather @valpoweather.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Senior, Claire Riva, presenting summer research from the Lapenta Internship on communicating the value of field campaigns, way to go! 🎉

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ValpoWeather @valpoweather.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

CUSP-ARR IOP5 21Z sounding 🎈 and students prepping the balloon!

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ValpoWeather @valpoweather.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Junior, Hailey Morse, presented on how droughts are affected by atmospheric rivers in the NE US. Brava 🎉

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ValpoWeather @valpoweather.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Many more from #AMS2026! Junior meteorology student, Kelsey Grimme, presented her research on a severe weather outbreak in the Appalachians. Congrats 🎉

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ValpoWeather @valpoweather.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Sophomore meteorology student, Ethan Palmisano, presented his research evaluating SPC convective outlooks ⛈️ and difficult weather conditions to forecast for at #AMS2026. Way to go, Ethan 🥳

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ValpoWeather @valpoweather.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

And that's a wrap for launches for a few days! Here is the final 03Z sounding. We have a very deeply saturated dendritic growth zone (the region from ~ -10 to -20° C)... Snow incoming! ❄️ A HUGE thank you to all the students who helped out! Stay safe and warm, Beacons!

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ValpoWeather @valpoweather.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

CUSP-ARR IOP3 00Z sounding. Popped early, likely due to icing, but students are launching a bigger balloon at 03Z to help with this!

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