Evaluating the Usefulness and Response to Graphics Used to Communicate Uncertainty-Driven and Probabilistic Winter Weather Forecasts

Jacob Morse

Hazardous winter weather events cause significant impacts on daily life, but the ways these events are currently communicated, especially with the types of graphics that are used, varies greatly across the weather enterprise. This study aimed to identify the best uncertainty-driven and probabilistic messaging strategies for winter weather. Emergency managers, broadcast meteorologists, NWS meteorologists, and the public were all included in this research to gauge their understanding and likely responses to the different messaging strategies. 
Major: 
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
Exhibition Category: 
Physical Sciences
Exhibition Format: 
Oral Presentation
Campus: 
University Park
Faculty Sponsor: 
Chris Forest
Poster Number: 
19431