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Campus open for essential functions only; no in-person final exams Thursday

December 20, 2012

In response to blizzard warnings issued by the National Weather Service for Madison and Dane County, UW–Madison will be open only for essential operations Thursday. Scheduled, in-person final exam meetings will not be held. Visit http://emergency.wisc.edu for complete details, along with updates on campus events and services. Read More

Update: Campus prepares for first winter storm

December 18, 2012

With the last days of finals upon us, the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus is making preparations for the first major snowstorm of the season. The campus is expected to be open for business, with finals to be held as scheduled. Read More

UW scientists track Sandy’s fury

October 30, 2012

Hurricane Sandy has earned it reputation as a perfect storm, even among meteorologists. But while Louis Uccellini, environmental prediction chief for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, said, “This is the worst-case scenario,” the storm researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison weren’t so sure. Read More

UW-Madison offers assistance for hurricane-impacted students

October 29, 2012

UW-Madison students who may be impacted by Hurricane Sandy are encouraged to call the Dean of Students office for assistance with any academic and student… Read More

Heat wave: Rec Sports closes facilities

July 16, 2012

Temperatures in Madison are expected to soar over 100 degrees yet again. Read More

Changing temperatures can be a challenge for building maintenance

March 20, 2012

This spring's early warm spell makes it challenging to control the climate in 120 campus buildings that operate using a central chill water system. Read More

Ackerman named to Graduate School physical sciences post

January 31, 2012

Steve Ackerman, a professor of atmospheric and oceanic sciences, has been named Interim Associate Dean for the Physical Sciences in the UW–Madison Graduate School. He assumed his new post Jan. 13. Read More

Satellite renamed to honor UW–Madison space pioneer

January 25, 2012

NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have renamed their newest Earth-observing satellite after Verner Suomi, a longtime UW–Madison professor who often is called the father of satellite meteorology. Read More

Suomi remembered for problem-solving ability, drive

January 25, 2012

Verner Suomi’s career — even his life — may not have been as long and illustrious had he not been an inveterate problem solver. Read More

Madison declares a snow emergency

January 20, 2012

The city of Madison declared a snow emergency on the afternoon of Friday, Jan. 20. Read More

Has there ever been a semester without a major snowstorm?

December 15, 2011

With memories of blizzards and snow days fresh in our heads, Inside UW–Madison wondered about the relative lack of snowfall this month and whether a fall semester has ever gone by without accumulating snow. Madison currently stands at a paltry 1.6 inches. Read More

Global winds could explain record rains, tornadoes

December 5, 2011

Two talks at a scientific conference this week will propose a common root for an enormous deluge in western Tennessee in May 2010, and a historic outbreak of tornadoes centered on Alabama in April 2011. Read More

UW–Madison home to weather-predicting supercomputer

November 2, 2011

A new supercomputer designed to run weather prediction models is now the most powerful computer of its kind on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus, where researchers will help make those models more accurate. Read More

Climate change reducing ocean’s carbon dioxide uptake

July 13, 2011

How deep is the ocean’s capacity to buffer against climate change? Read More

Curiosities: Is global warming evident in temperature records and warming winters?

April 11, 2011

Indeed, and winter is actually warming faster than summer in Wisconsin, says Ankur Desai, an assistant professor of atmospheric and oceanic sciences at the… Read More

Using satellites to enhance air quality understanding

February 23, 2011

The first late winter thaws bring puddles, mud, and a promise of spring in the air. But there may also be something less wholesome in the air - very high levels of air pollution. Read More

Art from above: Satellites see Wisconsin

February 7, 2011

Few know that the genesis of observing the Earth's weather from space is a Wisconsin idea. Read More

Classes, events and normal campus services will resume on Thursday

February 2, 2011

3:30 p.m. update: Classes, events and normal campus services will resume on Thursday, Feb. 3. Officials thanked the community for flexibility and patience in dealing… Read More

Frequently asked questions, UW inclement weather guidelines for employees

February 2, 2011

The UW–Madison campus, along with the southern part of Wisconsin, experienced a major snowstorm on Wednesday, Feb. 2. This resulted in the campus canceling classes… Read More

Snow Action Day extended through Thursday

February 2, 2011

December has arrived with a snowy punch, a reminder of the university's need to tame inclement weather by keeping sidewalks, bus shelters and parking lots clear and safe. Read More