Storm spotter information for the National Weather Service Forecast Office

Fresh Snow and Temperature Outlook Ahead of Christmas Day

If you are looking for fresh snow by Christmas morning or are curious about potential travel disruptions, the best chances for at least 1" of new snowfall early this week exist across the mountainous West, Great Lakes, and Northeast. Otherwise, temperatures this last full week of December will average above normal for much of the lower 48 states. Read More >

Severe Storm Spotter Training

January 21, 2024: Storm spotter classes have been scheduled for this upcoming season. Please check a list of classes below.

(YouTube Spotter Talk - 11 minutes)

â€‹The class provides a basic understanding of thunderstorm structure, spotting techniques, reporting criteria, safety information and procedures. The video shown above includes highlights of topics that will be covered in the presentations. There are also online spotter courses that are available from the link below as well as an online field guide and cloud chart that can be downloaded for free.

Additional classes may be added. Please check back for updates.

All classes last around 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

Classes are free and open to the public.

Classes are appropriate for all ages. Ages 10 and up will likely get the most out of the training.

Pre-registration is NOT required unless specifically noted for a particular class.

Classes are scheduled in collaboration with county emergency management officials.

You may attend a class in any location, offered by any NWS office, regardless of where you live.

Fresh Snow and Temperature Outlook Ahead of Christmas Day

Storm spotter information for the National Weather Service Forecast Office - Omaha, NE

Severe Storm Spotter Training

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