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Members of the Association of Certified Meteorologists are leaders in their fields, and few events highlight this fact as clearly as the American Meteorological Society Annual Meeting. Many ACM members are presenting their research at this year’s conference in New Orleans, and many more are attending to further their knowledge of the cutting edge of meteorological science.

Is the weather outside frightful, fascinating, or both? The drama of winter weather comes alive with howling snow squalls, sudden hard freezes, and the rare thrill of thundersnow. From the everyday challenges of snow and ice to the wonder of odd phenomena unique to the cold, winter’s weather offers us an opportunity to learn and appreciate the forces of nature we experience when temperatures drop....

For decades, weather modification technology has quietly helped communities fight drought, invigorate agricultural production, and enhance public safety. In recent years, this technology has become the subject of fear-inducing myths and conspiracy theories which suggest that governments and other powerful entities can intricately manipulate the weather on a large scale, and do so with malicious intentions. The truth? Weather modification is a strictly-regulated tool with limited, yet valuable...

Social media resembles a double-edged sword when it comes to the weather. On one side, platforms like TikTok and X (formerly Twitter) offer real-time updates from trusted meteorological sources before, during and after severe weather events. On the other side, however, these same platforms have become inundated by misinformation and clickbait, especially during hurricane season.