Science blog
Our science blog posts give a scientist’s perspective on different areas of ECMWF’s work, with topics ranging from high-performance computing, single precision computer calculations, satellite data assimilation and reanalysis to the prediction of flood and fire risk.
21 January 2019
New ERA5 dataset provides weather and climate details back to 1979
ECMWF’s new atmospheric reanalysis, ERA5, provides a detailed picture of the global weather and climate back to 1979 after the Copernicus Climate Change Service, implemented by ECMWF on behalf of the EU, released the latest tranche of ERA5 data.
New satellite instrument boosts air quality monitoring capabilities
There are signs that ozone levels over Antarctica are slowly recovering. ECMWF scientist Antje Inness harnesses the power of new satellite instruments to monitor this trend and other developments in atmospheric composition and air quality.
Diverse project work in focus
Articles presenting ECMWF’s involvement in diverse areas, from our graduate training programme and support for national and international initiatives to information on publications such as our User Guide.
11 January 2019
Forecast charts and data
We provide current forecasts, climate reanalyses and specific datasets. These are available via the web, point-to-point dissemination, data servers and broadcasting.
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The extreme snowfall seen in parts of Europe last weekend had high predictability, as highlighted by consistently high Extreme Forecast Index (EFI) and Shift of Tails (SOT) values for Saturday 5 January 2019 from as early as 31 December 2018.
Datasets
Forecasts, analyses, climate re-analyses, reforecasts and multi-model data are available from our archive (MARS) or via dedicated data servers or via point-to-point dissemination.
Accessing forecasts
Researchers, WMO members, commercial users and satellite data providers can gain access to ECMWF forecast products under one of our various license agreement types.
Advancing weather science
Education is a key element of our work at ECMWF, enabling our partners to get the most from ECMWF's services and develop an advanced understanding of forecasting.
| Dates | Title |
|---|---|
| January 21-23 | ARISTOTLE-2 workshop |
| January 28-30 | APPLICATE General Assembly 2019 and Early Career Event |
| January 30 - February 1 | Training course: Introduction to ECMWF job scheduler: ecFlow |
| February 4-8 | Training course: ecCodes: GRIB and BUFR data encoding and decoding software |
| February 11-14 | Training course: Use and interpretation of ECMWF products (train the trainer) |
| February 25 - March 1 | Training course: Predictability and ensemble forecast systems |
| March 4-8 | Training course: Parametrization of subgrid scale processes |
| March 11-15 | Training course: Data Assimilation |
ECMWF workshops are open to the worldwide meteorological community, though some training is restricted to member states.
Serving meteorology
International collaboration is fundamental to the work of ECMWF, working with the EU and the meteorological community at large, including the World Meteorological Organization, space agencies, and scientists around the world.
