The 2009 Weather Dance

Department of Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Space Sciences, University of Michigan

A scene from the 2008
AOSS Storm Chase



Weather Underground umbrella modeled by Dr. Jeff Masters

Weather Underground Umbrella

Goal

You predict which competing NCAA campus will be HOTTER or COOLER on the scheduled game date.

Best forecasters win nifty prizes (and, of course, the glory).

Want local bragging rights? This year you can create teams for your school, organization or family and have your own competition (and, if you wish, your own prizes!).

The Prizes

Special Grand Prize

The highest scoring K-12 teacher will be invited to join the University of Michigan/Texas Tech Storm Chasing team for a day in the field!

Top Prizes

The top eight participants will win large umbrellas from The Weather Underground.

Nearly Top Prizes

The next top thirty-two participants will win copies of the spectacular weather book, Extreme Weather, by Chris Burt plus a spiffy "Extreme Weather" mug from the Department of Atmospheric, Ocean and Space Sciences

Steps

  1. You must register to participate. Once registered you will be notified via e-mail when the games begin.
  2. Once notified, log in.
  3. Be sure to read the rules.
Tornado Paths 2009

It could be YOUR town next…

American Red Cross

Tornadoes and other extreme weather events can happen any day and virtually any location. You can make a difference in the lives of those affected. Please donate to the American Red Cross!