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WeatherBrains 409: Thankful Weather Geeks

| November 26, 2013 @ 4:00 am

WeatherBrains Episode 409 is now online (November 25, 2013). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE netcast audio program for you!

Tanja Fransen, WCM, NWS Glasgow, MTTonight’s Guest WeatherBrain is an alum, having appeared on show 244 back on September 2, 2010. That show was not only famous for her appearance, but for the fact that it was done from a BBQ Joint! She is an original WAS*ISer and served on the AMS Societal Impacts Board. She recently won the Kenneth Spangler Award from the AMS to go with an already impressive trophy case. She is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the NWS office in Glasgow, Montana. Tanja Fransen, welcome to WeatherBrains!

Tony RiceTonight’s Guest Panelist is a serial GP, having appeared twice in the past. He is a Solar System Ambassador with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Tony Rice is based in Raleigh where he keeps Nate Johnson straight.

Other discussions in this weekly podcast include topics like:

  • Extremes: 81 at Naples, FL, and -3 at Saranac Lake, NY
  • Big pre-Thanksgiving storm
  • and more!

Our email bag officer is shouldering all of the email from our listeners, so keep them coming!

From The Weather Center:

WeatherBrains 101: This episode of WeatherBrains 101 continues the look at the jet stream.

TWIWH: Bill Murray looks back at the week of November 25th.

Listener SurveyListener Surveys: Okay, we continue to drive this topic into the ground, but we really do like to hear from you. Many thanks to everyone who has taken the time to fill out the Listener Survey. The survey takes just a minute or two to complete and provides us with an opportunity to learn where you are and hear your thoughts and comments on the show. Click here to take the survey.

Web Sites from Episode 409:

NWS Glasgow, MT

NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Picks of the Week:

JB Elliott – Winter Weather Safety

Bill Murray – 2014 AMS Scholarships/Fellowships

Brian Peters – GOES Satellite Server

James Spann – Marshall Space Flight Center Satellite Page

Aubrey Urbanowicz – Grover, your Weather Monster

The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like JB Elliott, Nate Johnson, Bill Murray, and Aubrey Urbanowicz. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating netcast about weather.

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James Spann is one of the most recognized and trusted television meteorologists in the industry. He holds the AMS CCM designation and television seals from the AMS and NWA. He is a past winner of the Broadcast Meteorologist of the Year from both professional organizations.

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